US Bridges

Oldmill Village RD over Pound River

FairPosted for load

Wise County, Virginia · .52MTOPOUNDCL&.03M TO83 · Structure no. 000000000019478

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oldmill Village RD over Pound River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Oldmill Village RD over Pound River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 361 vehicles a day, projected to reach 404 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesOldmill Village RD
CrossesPound River
Location.52MTOPOUNDCL&.03M TO83
RouteCounty Highway 768
Coordinates37.1248, -82.60038
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2021)
Projected traffic404 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$292.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oldmill Village RD over Pound River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oldmill Village RD over Pound 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Oldmill Village RD over Pound River carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Oldmill Village RD over Pound River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Oldmill Village RD over Pound River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.