US Bridges

Nicks Creek Rd. over Nicks Creek

FairPosted for load

Smyth County, Virginia · 0.1 FR 688; 1.0 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000023793

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,661
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicks Creek Rd. over Nicks Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Nicks Creek Rd. over Nicks Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 1,661 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,425 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesNicks Creek Rd.
CrossesNicks Creek
Location0.1 FR 688; 1.0 to 11
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85325, -81.42805
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,661 (2022)
Projected traffic2,425 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicks Creek Rd. over Nicks Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicks Creek Rd. over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nicks Creek Rd. over Nicks Creek carry?

About 1,661 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nicks Creek Rd. over Nicks Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nicks Creek Rd. over Nicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.