US Bridges

Williamson Rd/R 11 over Tinker Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.01-BOTE Co; 1.52-RT 117 · Structure no. 000000000014844

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,471
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamson Rd/R 11 over Tinker Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williamson Rd/R 11 over Tinker Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 78 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 10,471 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,675 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliamson Rd/R 11
CrossesTinker Creek
Location0.01-BOTE Co; 1.52-RT 117
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.356, -79.92944
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,471 (2022)
Projected traffic11,675 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Williamson Rd/R 11 over Tinker Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Williamson Rd/R 11 over Tinker 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Williamson Rd/R 11 over Tinker Creek carry?

About 10,471 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Williamson Rd/R 11 over Tinker Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Williamson Rd/R 11 over Tinker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.