US Bridges

Union Hall Road over Guest River

Good

Wise County, Virginia · .06M to 808 & .02M to 620 · Structure no. 000000000019473

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Hall Road over Guest River is a concrete slab carrying Union Hall Road over Guest River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 515 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Hall Road
CrossesGuest River
Location.06M to 808 & .02M to 620
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98233, -82.62597
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 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 rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2021)
Projected traffic515 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Hall Road over Guest River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Hall Road over Guest 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Union Hall Road over Guest River carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Union Hall Road over Guest River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Union Hall Road over Guest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.