South Fork Rd. over Pound River
FairWise County, Virginia · .03M to 23B & .05M to 700 · Structure no. 000000000019445
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,153
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Fork Rd. over Pound River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Fork Rd. over 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 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,286 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 South Fork Rd. over Pound River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Fork Rd. over 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does South Fork Rd. over Pound River carry?
About 1,153 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Fork Rd. over Pound River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns South Fork Rd. over Pound River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.