Hale Gap Road over S Fork Pound River
FairWise County, Virginia · 0.4M to R707;0.2M to R620 · Structure no. 000000000019407
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 453
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hale Gap Road over S Fork Pound River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hale Gap Road over S Fork Pound River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 45 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 453 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hale Gap Road over S Fork Pound River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Hale Gap Road 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Hale Gap Road over S Fork Pound River carry?
About 453 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Hale Gap Road over S Fork Pound River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hale Gap Road over S Fork Pound River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.