US Bridges

Bristol HWY over Roberts Creek

Good

Scott County, Virginia · 6.40FR 614; 4.95TO 615 · Structure no. 000000000016569

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol HWY over Roberts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bristol HWY over Roberts Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 95 years old, older 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 352 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesBristol HWY
CrossesRoberts Creek
Location6.40FR 614; 4.95TO 615
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6401, -82.42195
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2022)
Projected traffic392 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$80.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristol HWY over Roberts Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Bristol HWY over Roberts 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bristol HWY over Roberts Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bristol HWY over Roberts Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol HWY over Roberts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.