US Bridges

WASHINGTONAVE/24 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.1 Rte. 654; 0.00-E Vint · Structure no. 000000000014853

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,865
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WASHINGTONAVE/24 over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying WASHINGTONAVE/24 over Wolf Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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 11,865 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,000 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesWASHINGTONAVE/24
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.1 Rte. 654; 0.00-E Vint
RouteState Highway 24
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27819, -79.87201
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,865 (2022)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$175.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WASHINGTONAVE/24 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is WASHINGTONAVE/24 over Wolf 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does WASHINGTONAVE/24 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 11,865 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is WASHINGTONAVE/24 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns WASHINGTONAVE/24 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.