Spruce Street over Staley Creek
FairPosted for loadSmyth County, Virginia · .19 Chap St. & .10 Pend S · Structure no. 000000000020610
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 257
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spruce Street over Staley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spruce Street 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spruce Street over Staley Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spruce Street 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Spruce Street over Staley Creek carry?
About 257 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Spruce Street over Staley Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Spruce Street over Staley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.