North Fork Rd. over N. F. Pound River
FairWise County, Virginia · .43M to 678 & .03M to 773 · Structure no. 000000000019448
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Fork Rd. over N. F. Pound River is a concrete tee beam carrying North Fork Rd. over N. F. Pound River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Fork Rd. over N. F. Pound River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is North Fork Rd. over N. F. 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does North Fork Rd. over N. F. Pound River carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North Fork Rd. over N. F. Pound River?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns North Fork Rd. over N. F. Pound River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.