US Bridges

Josephine Road over N Fork Powell River

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .14M to 675&.12M to 23BUS · Structure no. 000000000023571

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
896
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Josephine Road over N Fork Powell River is a concrete slab carrying Josephine Road over N Fork Powell River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 896 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,049 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJosephine Road
CrossesN Fork Powell River
Location.14M to 675&.12M to 23BUS
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92996, -82.66491
Functional classUrban 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2021)
Projected traffic1,049 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Josephine Road over N Fork Powell River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Josephine Road over N 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Josephine Road over N Fork Powell River carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Josephine Road over N Fork Powell River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Josephine Road over N Fork Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.