US Bridges

Stephens Road over Guest River

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .1M to 624 & .5M to 620 · Structure no. 000000000019402

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephens Road over Guest River is a concrete slab carrying Stephens Road over Guest River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 581 vehicles a day, projected to reach 872 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStephens Road
CrossesGuest River
Location.1M to 624 & .5M to 620
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98048, -82.61414
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2022)
Projected traffic872 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stephens Road over Guest River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stephens Road over Guest 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 2025.

How much traffic does Stephens Road over Guest River carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Stephens Road over Guest River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stephens Road over Guest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.