US Bridges

Fort Chiswell Rd. over Galena Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .25MTORT619N&.45MTO619S · Structure no. 000000000019540

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,675
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Chiswell Rd. over Galena Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fort Chiswell Rd. over Galena Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 75 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 2,675 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,875 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Chiswell Rd.
CrossesGalena Creek
Location.25MTORT619N&.45MTO619S
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88425, -80.90072
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,675 (2022)
Projected traffic2,875 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Fort Chiswell Rd. over Galena Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Fort Chiswell Rd. over Galena Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fort Chiswell Rd. over Galena Creek carry?

About 2,675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fort Chiswell Rd. over Galena Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Chiswell Rd. over Galena Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.