US Bridges

Williamson ROAD/11 over Carvins Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.76-BOT.CL; 0.84-RTE117 · Structure no. 000000000024778

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,471
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamson ROAD/11 over Carvins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williamson ROAD/11 over Carvins Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,471 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,000 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliamson ROAD/11
CrossesCarvins Creek
Location0.76-BOT.CL; 0.84-RTE117
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35111, -79.94199
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,471 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Williamson ROAD/11 over Carvins Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williamson ROAD/11 over Carvins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Williamson ROAD/11 over Carvins Creek carry?

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

How long is Williamson ROAD/11 over Carvins Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Williamson ROAD/11 over Carvins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.