US Bridges

East Stuart Dr. over Chestnt Ck @

FairPosted for load

Galax city, Virginia · 107ECLGALAX0027GRAYS CO · Structure no. 000000000020276

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,063
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Stuart Dr. over Chestnt Ck @ is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Stuart Dr. over Chestnt Ck @ in Galax city, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 16,063 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,910 by 2045. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Stuart Dr.
CrossesChestnt Ck @
Location107ECLGALAX0027GRAYS CO
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyGalax city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6681, -80.92392
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,063 (2022)
Projected traffic17,910 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$421 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Stuart Dr. over Chestnt Ck @ built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Stuart Dr. over Chestnt Ck @ 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does East Stuart Dr. over Chestnt Ck @ carry?

About 16,063 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Stuart Dr. over Chestnt Ck @?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns East Stuart Dr. over Chestnt Ck @?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.