US Bridges

Boggs Town Rd. over Pound River

Good

Wise County, Virginia · .01MTO671&.89MTOENDMAINT. · Structure no. 000000000019465

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boggs Town Rd. over Pound River is a concrete slab carrying Boggs Town Rd. over Pound River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 585 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesBoggs Town Rd.
CrossesPound River
Location.01MTO671&.89MTOENDMAINT.
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12294, -82.61361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2016)
Projected traffic585 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Boggs Town Rd. over Pound River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Boggs Town Rd. over Pound River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Boggs Town Rd. over Pound River carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Boggs Town Rd. over Pound River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Boggs Town Rd. over Pound River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.