US Bridges

Nicks Creek Road over Nicks Creek

Good

Smyth County, Virginia · 0.55 FR 11 - 0.55 to 688 · Structure no. 000000000028009

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,661
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicks Creek Road over Nicks Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nicks Creek Road over Nicks Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,661 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,425 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNicks Creek Road
CrossesNicks Creek
Location0.55 FR 11 - 0.55 to 688
RouteCounty Highway 622
Coordinates36.85802, -81.43141
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicks Creek Road over Nicks Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicks Creek Road over Nicks 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nicks Creek Road over Nicks Creek carry?

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

How long is Nicks Creek Road over Nicks Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nicks Creek Road over Nicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.