US Bridges

Rat Creek Rd. over S Fork Pound River

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .07M to 620 & .13M to 629 · Structure no. 000000000019406

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
321
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rat Creek Rd. over S Fork Pound River is a concrete slab carrying Rat Creek Rd. over S Fork Pound River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 321 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRat Creek Rd.
CrossesS Fork Pound River
Location.07M to 620 & .13M to 629
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07878, -82.65867
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating97 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 width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2021)
Projected traffic360 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 Rat Creek Rd. over S Fork Pound River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rat Creek Rd. over S Fork Pound 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rat Creek Rd. over S Fork Pound River carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rat Creek Rd. over S Fork Pound River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rat Creek Rd. over S Fork Pound River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.