Bridge conditions in Giles County, Virginia
96 inventoried bridges · 3 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
3 of the 96 bridges the federal inventory lists in Giles County are rated poor; the rest split 28 good and 65 fair.
- 3 of the 96 bridges in Giles County, Virginia, are rated in poor condition (3.1%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 28 bridges (29.2%) are rated good and 65 (67.7%) fair.
- The median Giles County bridge was built in 1973.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is SinkingCreekRd/772 over Sinking Creek (built 1967), carrying about 588 vehicles a day.
Good 29.2% · Fair 67.7% · Poor 3.1% of 96 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SinkingCreekRd/772 over Sinking Creek | 1967 | 588 | Poor |
| Apache Rd./778 over Sinking Creek | 1924 | 76 | Poor |
| Butt Mtn. Road over Laurel Creek | 2003 | 50 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street / 460 over Little Stoney Creek | 1958 | 14,250 | Fair |
| Main Street / 460 over Little Stoney Creek | 1958 | 14,250 | Fair |
| Main Street 460 over Doe Creek | 1932 | 14,206 | Good |
| Main Street 460 over Doe Creek | 1932 | 14,206 | Fair |
| Main Street 460 over Doe Creek | 1932 | 12,029 | Fair |
| Virginia Ave. over Rich Creek | 1930 | 9,105 | Fair |
| Federal Street over Rich Creek | 2015 | 9,105 | Good |
| Wbl Route 0460 over NS Rwy/prvt Ent Celnse | 1978 | 8,043 | Fair |
| Wbl Route 0460 over New River & N&W Railway | 1978 | 8,043 | Fair |
| Ebl Rte. 460 over New River/RT640/NS Rwy. | 2001 | 8,043 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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