US Bridges

Store Hill Rd. over New River

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .00M to 619 & .10M to 769 · Structure no. 000000000019699

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
623 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,013
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Store Hill Rd. over New River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Store Hill Rd. over New River in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,013 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2042. The structure is 623 ft (189.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesStore Hill Rd.
CrossesNew River
Location.00M to 619 & .10M to 769
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85306, -80.91939
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length623 ft (189.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,013 (2022)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$196.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Store Hill Rd. over New River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Store Hill Rd. over New River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Store Hill Rd. over New River carry?

About 1,013 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Store Hill Rd. over New River?

The structure is 623 ft (189.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Store Hill Rd. over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.