US Bridges

Summer View DR/856 over Tinker Creek

FairPosted for load

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.02-RTE11; 0.23-RTE601 · Structure no. 000000000015124

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summer View DR/856 over Tinker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Summer View DR/856 over Tinker Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 386 vehicles a day, projected to reach 587 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSummer View DR/856
CrossesTinker Creek
Location0.02-RTE11; 0.23-RTE601
RouteCounty Highway 856
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35551, -79.92946
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2019)
Projected traffic587 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$284.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Summer View DR/856 over Tinker Creek built?

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

What condition is Summer View DR/856 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 2023.

How much traffic does Summer View DR/856 over Tinker Creek carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Summer View DR/856 over Tinker Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Summer View DR/856 over Tinker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.