US Bridges

Route 0081 over Nbl&sbl over Stream

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 1.4M to 11 & 1.89M to 52 · Structure no. 000000000019628

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,628
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0081 over Nbl&sbl over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0081 over Nbl&sbl over Stream in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 14,628 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,942 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0081
CrossesNbl&sbl over Stream
Location1.4M to 11 & 1.89M to 52
RouteInterstate 81
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95035, -81.13043
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,628 (2022)
Projected traffic21,942 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0081 over Nbl&sbl over Stream built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0081 over Nbl&sbl 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0081 over Nbl&sbl over Stream carry?

About 14,628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0081 over Nbl&sbl over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Route 0081 over Nbl&sbl over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.