Matson Drive over Staley Creek
GoodSmyth County, Virginia · .08CHAPEL ST .01HARWOOD · Structure no. 000000000025459
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,719
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Matson Drive over Staley Creek is a concrete frame carrying Matson Drive over Staley Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,719 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,079 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Matson Drive over Staley Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Matson Drive 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 2024.
How much traffic does Matson Drive over Staley Creek carry?
About 2,719 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Matson Drive over Staley Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Matson Drive over Staley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.