US Bridges

Tobey Rd/Rte. 828 over Little Bear Rock Branch

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.40-RTE1119; 0.0-RTE777 · Structure no. 000000000015123

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
822
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tobey Rd/Rte. 828 over Little Bear Rock Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tobey Rd/Rte. 828 over Little Bear Rock Branch in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 822 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,026 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTobey Rd/Rte. 828
CrossesLittle Bear Rock Branch
Location0.40-RTE1119; 0.0-RTE777
RouteCounty Highway 828
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27511, -80.14024
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2019)
Projected traffic1,026 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$943 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tobey Rd/Rte. 828 over Little Bear Rock Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tobey Rd/Rte. 828 over Little Bear Rock Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Tobey Rd/Rte. 828 over Little Bear Rock Branch carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Tobey Rd/Rte. 828 over Little Bear Rock Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Tobey Rd/Rte. 828 over Little Bear Rock Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.