US Bridges

Rocky Fork Road over Guest River

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .05M to 825 & .05M to 620 · Structure no. 000000000019405

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
604
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Fork Road over Guest River is a concrete slab carrying Rocky Fork Road over Guest River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 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 604 vehicles a day, projected to reach 676 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Fork Road
CrossesGuest River
Location.05M to 825 & .05M to 620
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00616, -82.65131
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic604 (2021)
Projected traffic676 by 2045
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 Rocky Fork Road over Guest River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Rocky Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Fork Road over Guest River carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rocky Fork Road over Guest River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Fork Road over Guest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.