Stephens Road over Guest River
FairWise County, Virginia · .59M to 624 &.01M to 620 · Structure no. 000000000019403
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 581
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stephens Road over Guest River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stephens Road over Guest River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 59 years old, older 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 648 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stephens Road over Guest River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
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 February 2024.
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 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Stephens Road over Guest River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.