US Bridges

East Stone Gap Rd. over S Fork Powell River

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .14M to 615 & .13M to 702 · Structure no. 000000000019386

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Stone Gap Rd. over S Fork Powell River is a concrete slab carrying East Stone Gap Rd. over S Fork Powell River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 3,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,965 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Stone Gap Rd.
CrossesS Fork Powell River
Location.14M to 615 & .13M to 702
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86824, -82.74681
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,310 (2022)
Projected traffic4,965 by 2042
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 East Stone Gap Rd. over S Fork Powell River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Stone Gap Rd. over S Fork Powell River 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 East Stone Gap Rd. over S Fork Powell River carry?

About 3,310 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Stone Gap Rd. over S Fork Powell River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns East Stone Gap Rd. over S Fork Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.