US Bridges

Tye Brook Hwy. over Black Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 1.31-RT.29 / 3.52-RT.151Y · Structure no. 000000000012412

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,213
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tye Brook Hwy. over Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Tye Brook Hwy. over Black Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 94 years old, older 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 6 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 1,213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,352 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTye Brook Hwy.
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.31-RT.29 / 3.52-RT.151Y
RouteState Highway 56
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.71503, -78.95113
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,213 (2022)
Projected traffic1,352 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tye Brook Hwy. over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Tye Brook Hwy. over Black 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tye Brook Hwy. over Black Creek carry?

About 1,213 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tye Brook Hwy. over Black Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tye Brook Hwy. over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.