Dunbar Road over Potcamp Fork
FairWise County, Virginia · 5.05MTO23B&1.96MTOENDRTE · Structure no. 000000000019358
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 167
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dunbar Road over Potcamp Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dunbar Road over Potcamp Fork in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dunbar Road over Potcamp Fork built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dunbar Road over Potcamp Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Dunbar Road over Potcamp Fork carry?
About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dunbar Road over Potcamp Fork?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Dunbar Road over Potcamp Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.