81 Sbl over Tinker Creek & NS Rwy
FairBotetourt County, Virginia · 2.31 Rke Co; 0.74 Rt 220 · Structure no. 000000000003229
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 332 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,315
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
81 Sbl over Tinker Creek & NS Rwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 81 Sbl over Tinker Creek & NS Rwy in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 29,315 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,856 by 2045. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 81 Sbl over Tinker Creek & NS Rwy built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is 81 Sbl over Tinker Creek & NS Rwy 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 81 Sbl over Tinker Creek & NS Rwy carry?
About 29,315 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 81 Sbl over Tinker Creek & NS Rwy?
The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns 81 Sbl over Tinker Creek & NS Rwy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.