US Bridges

Berea Rd. over Tate Run

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .6M to 667 & 1.5M to 653 · Structure no. 000000000019721

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berea Rd. over Tate Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berea Rd. over Tate Run in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 93 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 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 443 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesBerea Rd.
CrossesTate Run
Location.6M to 667 & 1.5M to 653
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91807, -81.14548
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2017)
Projected traffic443 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berea Rd. over Tate Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Berea Rd. over Tate Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Berea Rd. over Tate Run carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Berea Rd. over Tate Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Berea Rd. over Tate Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.