US Bridges

Route 0011 over Sproules Run

Poor

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0186ECL PULAS003399 · Structure no. 000000000021261

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,544
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0011 over Sproules Run is a concrete slab carrying Route 0011 over Sproules Run in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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.

It carries about 7,544 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,412 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 0011
CrossesSproules Run
Location0186ECL PULAS003399
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.05144, -80.77467
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,544 (2022)
Projected traffic8,412 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Route 0011 over Sproules Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0011 over Sproules Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0011 over Sproules Run carry?

About 7,544 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0011 over Sproules Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0011 over Sproules Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.