US Bridges

Route 158 over N&s R.R. & Littletomscr.

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .01MTO 58A &.01MTOOLD58A · Structure no. 000000000024988

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 158 over N&s R.R. & Littletomscr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 158 over N&s R.R. & Littletomscr. in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2045. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 158
CrossesN&s R.R. & Littletomscr.
Location.01MTO 58A &.01MTOOLD58A
RouteState Highway 158
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94849, -82.43411
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic472 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Route 158 over N&s R.R. & Littletomscr. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 158 over N&s R.R. & Littletomscr. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 158 over N&s R.R. & Littletomscr. carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 158 over N&s R.R. & Littletomscr.?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 158 over N&s R.R. & Littletomscr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.