US Bridges

Powell Valley Rd. over Butchers Fork

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .33M to 612& 1.07M to 683 · Structure no. 000000000019366

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell Valley Rd. over Butchers Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Powell Valley Rd. over Butchers Fork in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,988 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPowell Valley Rd.
CrossesButchers Fork
Location.33M to 612& 1.07M to 683
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87945, -82.71882
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2022)
Projected traffic2,988 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powell Valley Rd. over Butchers Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powell Valley Rd. over Butchers 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Powell Valley Rd. over Butchers Fork carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Powell Valley Rd. over Butchers Fork?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Powell Valley Rd. over Butchers Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.