US Bridges

Raven Rd. over Coal Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .6TORCL;1.03TO460 · Structure no. 000000000018478

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,220
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raven Rd. over Coal Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raven Rd. over Coal Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 76 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 4,220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,878 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRaven Rd.
CrossesCoal Creek
Location.6TORCL;1.03TO460
RouteState Highway 67
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08663, -81.85442
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,220 (2022)
Projected traffic4,878 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$376.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raven Rd. over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Raven Rd. over Coal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Raven Rd. over Coal Creek carry?

About 4,220 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Raven Rd. over Coal Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Raven Rd. over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.