US Bridges

Highway Sixteen over Staley Creek

FairPosted for load

Smyth County, Virginia · 3.7 to R11;12.4 to Gra.C. · Structure no. 000000000017396

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,045
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highway Sixteen over Staley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Highway Sixteen over Staley Creek in Smyth 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 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 2,045 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,280 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesHighway Sixteen
CrossesStaley Creek
Location3.7 to R11;12.4 to Gra.C.
RouteState Highway 16
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8111, -81.46495
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,045 (2022)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 Highway Sixteen over Staley Creek built?

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

What condition is Highway Sixteen over Staley 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Highway Sixteen over Staley Creek carry?

About 2,045 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Highway Sixteen over Staley Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Highway Sixteen over Staley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.