US Bridges

Fort Chiswell Rd. over Stream

FairPosted for load

Wythe County, Virginia · 1.10M to 607 & 5.0M to 77 · Structure no. 000000000019556

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,754
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Chiswell Rd. over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Fort Chiswell Rd. over Stream in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,754 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,992 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Chiswell Rd.
CrossesStream
Location1.10M to 607 & 5.0M to 77
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86679, -80.86874
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,754 (2022)
Projected traffic1,992 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Fort Chiswell Rd. over Stream 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fort Chiswell Rd. over Stream carry?

About 1,754 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fort Chiswell Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Chiswell Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.