I-81 Sbl over Rt 682 (kimberlin Rd.)
PoorWythe County, Virginia · 1.06M TOSMYCO&2.15M to 90 · Structure no. 000000000019598
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,657
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Sbl over Rt 682 (kimberlin Rd.) is a concrete tee beam carrying I-81 Sbl over Rt 682 (kimberlin Rd.) in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,657 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,228 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Sbl over Rt 682 (kimberlin Rd.) built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I-81 Sbl over Rt 682 (kimberlin Rd.) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 Sbl over Rt 682 (kimberlin Rd.) carry?
About 13,657 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Sbl over Rt 682 (kimberlin Rd.)?
The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Sbl over Rt 682 (kimberlin Rd.)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.