US Bridges

High Bridge Rd. over Stuffle Run

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 1.3M to 667 & .90M to 684 · Structure no. 000000000019726

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Bridge Rd. over Stuffle Run is a concrete slab carrying High Bridge Rd. over Stuffle Run in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 54 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHigh Bridge Rd.
CrossesStuffle Run
Location1.3M to 667 & .90M to 684
RouteCounty Highway 655
Coordinates36.91397, -81.12605
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2017)
Projected traffic155 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 High Bridge Rd. over Stuffle Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is High Bridge Rd. over Stuffle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does High Bridge Rd. over Stuffle Run carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is High Bridge Rd. over Stuffle Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns High Bridge Rd. over Stuffle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.