Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek
FairSmyth County, Virginia · .05 to R617&.25 to R778 · Structure no. 000000000017580
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,009 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek RD over Bear 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 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.