Bf Buchanan HWY over Maiden Spring Creek
FairTazewell County, Virginia · 4.68TO19BUS&8.38TOSMYTHCO · Structure no. 000000000018404
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 501
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bf Buchanan HWY over Maiden Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bf Buchanan HWY over Maiden Spring Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 70 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 6 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bf Buchanan HWY over Maiden Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Bf Buchanan HWY over Maiden Spring 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bf Buchanan HWY over Maiden Spring Creek carry?
About 501 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bf Buchanan HWY over Maiden Spring Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bf Buchanan HWY over Maiden Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.