US Bridges

Dunganon Road over N&w RR & Little Toms Crk

Good

Wise County, Virginia · .05M to 58ABUS&.05MTO58A · Structure no. 000000000024516

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,531
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunganon Road over N&w RR & Little Toms Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dunganon Road over N&w RR & Little Toms Crk in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,531 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,822 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDunganon Road
CrossesN&w RR & Little Toms Crk
Location.05M to 58ABUS&.05MTO58A
RouteState Highway 72
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94147, -82.45934
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,531 (2022)
Projected traffic2,822 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Dunganon Road over N&w RR & Little Toms Crk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunganon Road over N&w RR & Little Toms Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dunganon Road over N&w RR & Little Toms Crk carry?

About 2,531 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dunganon Road over N&w RR & Little Toms Crk?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Dunganon Road over N&w RR & Little Toms Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.