Interstate 81(NBL) over Rt 622 and Nicks Creek
FairSmyth County, Virginia · 3.03 to R11&4.02 to R683 · Structure no. 000000000017458
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 81(NBL) over Rt 622 and Nicks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Interstate 81(NBL) over Rt 622 and Nicks Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 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.
It carries about 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,617 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 81(NBL) over Rt 622 and Nicks Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Interstate 81(NBL) over Rt 622 and Nicks 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 81(NBL) over Rt 622 and Nicks Creek carry?
About 15,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 81(NBL) over Rt 622 and Nicks Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 81(NBL) over Rt 622 and Nicks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.