US Bridges

Wampler Hollow RD over Guest River

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .31M to 783 & .05M to 620 · Structure no. 000000000019479

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wampler Hollow RD over Guest River is a concrete slab carrying Wampler Hollow RD over Guest River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesWampler Hollow RD
CrossesGuest River
Location.31M to 783 & .05M to 620
RouteCounty Highway 771
Coordinates36.99963, -82.64339
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2021)
Projected traffic108 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Wampler Hollow RD over Guest River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wampler Hollow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wampler Hollow RD over Guest River carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wampler Hollow RD over Guest River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wampler Hollow RD over Guest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.