US Bridges

Central Street over Guest River

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .15M to 1129&.13MTO1117 · Structure no. 000000000019442

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,613
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Street over Guest River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Street over Guest River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 1,613 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,420 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Street
CrossesGuest River
Location.15M to 1129&.13MTO1117
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93613, -82.47498
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,613 (2022)
Projected traffic2,420 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$293.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Street over Guest River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Central Street over Guest River carry?

About 1,613 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Central Street over Guest River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Central Street over Guest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.