US Bridges

Lee Street over Staley Creek

Good

Smyth County, Virginia · 0.07COMMERCE 0.10N Main S · Structure no. 000000000020611

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,329
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Street over Staley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lee Street over Staley Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,329 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,940 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLee Street
CrossesStaley Creek
Location0.07COMMERCE 0.10N Main S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.83611, -81.51706
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,329 (2022)
Projected traffic1,940 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$36.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Street over Staley Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Street over Staley 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Street over Staley Creek carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Street over Staley Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Street over Staley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.