US Bridges

Bold Camp Rd. over Mullins Fork

FairPosted for load

Wise County, Virginia · 1.17M to 23B & .0M to 632 · Structure no. 000000000019414

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
842
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bold Camp Rd. over Mullins Fork is a concrete slab carrying Bold Camp Rd. over Mullins Fork in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 842 vehicles a day, projected to reach 939 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBold Camp Rd.
CrossesMullins Fork
Location1.17M to 23B & .0M to 632
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10874, -82.58513
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2022)
Projected traffic939 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bold Camp Rd. over Mullins Fork built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is Bold Camp Rd. over Mullins Fork 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 Bold Camp Rd. over Mullins Fork carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bold Camp Rd. over Mullins Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bold Camp Rd. over Mullins Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.