US Bridges

Riverview Road over Guest River #4

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 1.51MTO1125&.25MTO709 · Structure no. 000000000019440

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
985
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview Road over Guest River #4 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Riverview Road over Guest River #4 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 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 985 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,478 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverview Road
CrossesGuest River #4
Location1.51MTO1125&.25MTO709
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93568, -82.48678
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2022)
Projected traffic1,478 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Riverview Road over Guest River #4 built?

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

What condition is Riverview Road over Guest River #4 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Riverview Road over Guest River #4 carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Riverview Road over Guest River #4?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview Road over Guest River #4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.