US Bridges

Lee Highway over Tinker Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 2.31 Rcl; .53 Rt 220 · Structure no. 000000000029512

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,798
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway over Tinker Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 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 5,798 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,466 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLee Highway
CrossesTinker Creek
Location2.31 Rcl; .53 Rt 220
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.36139, -79.92333
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,798 (2022)
Projected traffic6,466 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$325.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway over Tinker Creek built?

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

What condition is 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Highway over Tinker Creek carry?

About 5,798 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway over Tinker Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway over Tinker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.