Route 91 over Tumbling Creek
FairTazewell County, Virginia · 17.79TO19/460&5.42TOSMYCO · Structure no. 000000000018492
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 91 over Tumbling Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 91 over Tumbling Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 81 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Route 91 over Tumbling Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Route 91 over Tumbling 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 91 over Tumbling Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 91 over Tumbling Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Route 91 over Tumbling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.