US Bridges

Ardmore RD./1835 over Tinker Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.11-RTE1834;0.05-RTE1816 · Structure no. 000000000024779

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
572
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ardmore RD./1835 over Tinker Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ardmore RD./1835 over Tinker 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 572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 766 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesArdmore RD./1835
CrossesTinker Creek
Location0.11-RTE1834;0.05-RTE1816
RouteCounty Highway 1835
Coordinates37.3474, -79.9361
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2015)
Projected traffic766 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ardmore RD./1835 over Tinker Creek built?

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

What condition is Ardmore RD./1835 over Tinker 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ardmore RD./1835 over Tinker Creek carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Ardmore RD./1835 over Tinker Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ardmore RD./1835 over Tinker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.