US Bridges

Thomas Mtn. Rd. over Home Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 1.10 FR 460; 0.0 to 650 · Structure no. 000000000003982

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Mtn. Rd. over Home Creek is a concrete slab carrying Thomas Mtn. Rd. over Home Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,189 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Mtn. Rd.
CrossesHome Creek
Location1.10 FR 460; 0.0 to 650
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34503, -82.17506
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2007)
Projected traffic1,189 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$275.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Mtn. Rd. over Home Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Mtn. Rd. over Home 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Thomas Mtn. Rd. over Home Creek carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Thomas Mtn. Rd. over Home Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Mtn. Rd. over Home Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.