Maples Gap Road over S Fork Powell River
FairWise County, Virginia · 2.59MTOENDMAINT&.01MTO616 · Structure no. 000000000019470
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maples Gap Road over S Fork Powell River is a concrete slab carrying Maples Gap Road over S Fork Powell River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 48 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Maples Gap Road over S Fork Powell River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Maples Gap Road over S Fork Powell 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 2024.
How much traffic does Maples Gap Road over S Fork Powell River carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Maples Gap Road over S Fork Powell River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Maples Gap Road over S Fork Powell River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.