Commerce Street over Staley Creek
FairSmyth County, Virginia · 0.10 FR Rt 11-.88 to Mar · Structure no. 000000000020615
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,104
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Commerce Street over Staley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Commerce Street over Staley Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 84 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 8,104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,264 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 64 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Commerce Street over Staley Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Commerce 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 Commerce Street over Staley Creek carry?
About 8,104 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Commerce Street over Staley Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Commerce Street over Staley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.