US Bridges

RTE 11 Lee Highway over Tinker Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · .97-RTE220;1.87-RKECOLINE · Structure no. 000000000029511

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,597
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 Lee Highway over Tinker Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 11 Lee Highway over Tinker Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,597 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,931 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRTE 11 Lee Highway
CrossesTinker Creek
Location.97-RTE220;1.87-RKECOLINE
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.37359, -79.90503
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,597 (2022)
Projected traffic12,931 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$350.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 Lee Highway over Tinker Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 Lee Highway over Tinker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 Lee Highway over Tinker Creek carry?

About 11,597 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is RTE 11 Lee Highway over Tinker Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 Lee Highway over Tinker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.