US Bridges

Roda Rd. over Callahan Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .2M to 78 & 1.9M to 812 · Structure no. 000000000019454

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
499
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roda Rd. over Callahan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Roda Rd. over Callahan Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2045. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRoda Rd.
CrossesCallahan Creek
Location.2M to 78 & 1.9M to 812
RouteCounty Highway 685
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94069, -82.79819
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2022)
Projected traffic729 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$257.1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roda Rd. over Callahan Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roda Rd. over Callahan Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Roda Rd. over Callahan Creek carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roda Rd. over Callahan Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Roda Rd. over Callahan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.