US Bridges

Stone Mtn. Rd. over Guest River

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .25M to 58A & 4.0M to 699 · Structure no. 000000000019467

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,211
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Mtn. Rd. over Guest River is a concrete slab carrying Stone Mtn. Rd. over Guest River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 1,211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,817 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesStone Mtn. Rd.
CrossesGuest River
Location.25M to 58A & 4.0M to 699
RouteCounty Highway 706
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9344, -82.5328
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,211 (2021)
Projected traffic1,817 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Stone Mtn. Rd. over Guest River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Mtn. Rd. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Mtn. Rd. over Guest River carry?

About 1,211 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Stone Mtn. Rd. over Guest River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Mtn. Rd. over Guest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.