US Bridges

I-81 Nbl over Rt 682 (kimberlin Rd.)

Poor

Wythe County, Virginia · 1.06M to SMYCO&2.15M TO90 · Structure no. 000000000019600

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,146
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Nbl over Rt 682 (kimberlin Rd.) is a concrete tee beam carrying I-81 Nbl 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 14,146 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,773 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).

CarriesI-81 Nbl
CrossesRt 682 (kimberlin Rd.)
Location1.06M to SMYCO&2.15M TO90
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates36.90557, -81.30962
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,146 (2022)
Projected traffic15,773 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Nbl 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 Nbl 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 Nbl over Rt 682 (kimberlin Rd.) carry?

About 14,146 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Nbl 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 Nbl over Rt 682 (kimberlin Rd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.