Drulu Road over South Fork Pound River
FairWise County, Virginia · .05MTO671 &.25MTOENDMAINT · Structure no. 000000000025271
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drulu Road over South Fork Pound River is a concrete slab carrying Drulu Road over South Fork Pound River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drulu Road over South Fork Pound River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drulu Road over South Fork 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Drulu Road over South Fork Pound River carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Drulu Road over South Fork Pound River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Drulu Road over South Fork Pound River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.