US Bridges

Cane Patch Road over North Fork Pound River

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .2 Mi. NW ST RTE 671 · Structure no. 080812000003198

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1997 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Cane Patch Road over North Fork Pound River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cane Patch Road over North Fork Pound River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2010. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesCane Patch Road
CrossesNorth Fork Pound River
Location.2 Mi. NW ST RTE 671
RouteFederal Lands Road 2027
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09985, -82.67777
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1997)
Projected traffic25 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cane Patch Road over North Fork Pound River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cane Patch Road over North 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cane Patch Road over North Fork Pound River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Cane Patch Road over North Fork Pound River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cane Patch Road over North Fork Pound River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.