US Bridges

Oglesby Rd. over Stream

FairPosted for load

Wythe County, Virginia · .10MTOFO47&.70MTOENDMAINT · Structure no. 000000000019774

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oglesby Rd. over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Oglesby Rd. over Stream in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesOglesby Rd.
CrossesStream
Location.10MTOFO47&.70MTOENDMAINT
RouteCounty Highway 701
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97704, -80.83522
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Oglesby Rd. over Stream built?

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

What condition is Oglesby Rd. over Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Oglesby Rd. over Stream carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Oglesby Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Oglesby Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.