US Bridges

Berea Road over Tate Run 2

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 1.10M TO653&1.00M to 667 · Structure no. 000000000019724

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berea Road over Tate Run 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berea Road over Tate Run 2 in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBerea Road
CrossesTate Run 2
Location1.10M TO653&1.00M to 667
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91468, -81.1503
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$106.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berea Road over Tate Run 2 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Berea Road over Tate Run 2 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Berea Road over Tate Run 2 carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Berea Road over Tate Run 2?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Berea Road over Tate Run 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.