US Bridges

Guest River Rd. over Guest River

Good

Wise County, Virginia · 1.62M to 701& .53MTO 626 · Structure no. 000000000019392

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
511
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guest River Rd. over Guest River is a concrete slab carrying Guest River Rd. over Guest River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 511 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGuest River Rd.
CrossesGuest River
Location1.62M to 701& .53MTO 626
RouteCounty Highway 620
Coordinates37.00922, -82.65739
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2022)
Projected traffic767 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Guest River Rd. over Guest River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guest River Rd. over Guest River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Guest River Rd. over Guest River carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Guest River Rd. over Guest River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Guest River Rd. over Guest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.