Tobacco Rd. over Sims Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Virginia · .48 FR R666& .38 FR R661 · Structure no. 000000000010897
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 104
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tobacco Rd. over Sims Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tobacco Rd. over Sims Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tobacco Rd. over Sims Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tobacco Rd. over Sims Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Tobacco Rd. over Sims Creek carry?
About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tobacco Rd. over Sims Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Tobacco Rd. over Sims Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.