US Bridges

Tinker Creek Road over Tinker Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.35 RTE656 0.45END Mt · Structure no. 000000000030954

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
553
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tinker Creek Road over Tinker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tinker Creek Road over Tinker Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 553 vehicles a day, projected to reach 633 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long.

CarriesTinker Creek Road
CrossesTinker Creek
Location0.35 RTE656 0.45END Mt
RouteCounty Highway 674
Coordinates37.40128, -79.91836
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2016)
Projected traffic633 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$107.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tinker Creek Road over Tinker Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tinker Creek Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tinker Creek Road over Tinker Creek carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Tinker Creek Road over Tinker Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tinker Creek Road over Tinker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.