US Bridges

Needmore Rd. over N Fork Powell River

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .09MTO621&.01MTOENDMAINT. · Structure no. 000000000019399

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
719
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Needmore Rd. over N Fork Powell River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Needmore Rd. over N Fork Powell River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 719 vehicles a day, projected to reach 765 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesNeedmore Rd.
CrossesN Fork Powell River
Location.09MTO621&.01MTOENDMAINT.
RouteCounty Highway 803
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95841, -82.63347
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic719 (2021)
Projected traffic765 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$169 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Needmore Rd. over N Fork Powell River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Needmore Rd. over N 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Needmore Rd. over N Fork Powell River carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Needmore Rd. over N Fork Powell River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Needmore Rd. over N Fork Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.