US Bridges

Guillon Fork Road over Stony Fork

Good

Wythe County, Virginia · 1 Mi. West of US 21/52 · Structure no. 080801000003169

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1997 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Guillon Fork Road over Stony Fork is a concrete slab carrying Guillon Fork Road over Stony Fork in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesGuillon Fork Road
CrossesStony Fork
Location1 Mi. West of US 21/52
RouteFederal Lands Road 221
Coordinates37.02434, -81.20955
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1997)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guillon Fork Road over Stony Fork built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guillon Fork Road over Stony Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Guillon Fork Road over Stony Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Guillon Fork Road over Stony Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Guillon Fork Road over Stony Fork?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.