US Bridges

Cedar Valley Drive over Indian Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.15FR 460BP;0.05TO 460BP · Structure no. 000000000018503

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,265
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Valley Drive over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Valley Drive over Indian Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 84 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 4,265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,132 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Valley Drive
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.15FR 460BP;0.05TO 460BP
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.089, -81.766
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,265 (2022)
Projected traffic7,132 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cedar Valley Drive over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Cedar Valley Drive over Indian 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Valley Drive over Indian Creek carry?

About 4,265 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedar Valley Drive over Indian Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Valley Drive over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.