US Bridges

Tinker Mtn. RD/816 over Tinker Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.78-RTE220;0.10-END · Structure no. 000000000003533

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tinker Mtn. RD/816 over Tinker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tinker Mtn. RD/816 over Tinker Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTinker Mtn. RD/816
CrossesTinker Creek
Location0.78-RTE220;0.10-END
RouteCounty Highway 816
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38158, -79.91184
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2016)
Projected traffic242 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$426.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tinker Mtn. RD/816 over Tinker Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tinker Mtn. RD/816 over Tinker Creek 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 Tinker Mtn. RD/816 over Tinker Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Tinker Mtn. RD/816 over Tinker Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Tinker Mtn. RD/816 over Tinker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.