US Bridges

Pinnacle Dr. over Route 81 / 11

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 3.41-RT 611; 0.03-RT 11 · Structure no. 000000000019673

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinnacle Dr. over Route 81 / 11 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinnacle Dr. over Route 81 / 11 in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 1,580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,809 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPinnacle Dr.
CrossesRoute 81 / 11
Location3.41-RT 611; 0.03-RT 11
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96521, -80.85175
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2016)
Projected traffic1,809 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinnacle Dr. over Route 81 / 11 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Pinnacle Dr. over Route 81 / 11 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 Pinnacle Dr. over Route 81 / 11 carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Pinnacle Dr. over Route 81 / 11?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pinnacle Dr. over Route 81 / 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.