Gullion Fork Road over Gullion Fork
Wythe County, Virginia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Gullion Fork Road over Gullion Fork in Wythe County, Virginia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 10 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1997).
- It is one of 28 of the 181 inventoried bridges in Wythe County rated good (15.5%); 9 (5.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 32 ft |
| Location | 2 Mi. N-e St Rte 625 |
| NBI structure number | 080815000003226 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Wythe County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate 81 over Stream | 1967 | 54,515 | Fair |
| Route 0081 over N&sbl & FO44 over Stream | 1967 | 54,515 | Fair |
| I-81 Nbl over Reed Creek | 1985 | 29,109 | Good |
| I-81 Nbl over NS Railway | 1986 | 29,109 | Fair |
| I-81 Sbl over NS Railway | 1986 | 28,471 | Fair |
| Sbl Route 0081 over Reed Creek | 1986 | 28,471 | Fair |
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