Freestone Valleyrd over Little Tumbling Creek
PoorPosted for loadTazewell County, Virginia · .03MTO 607 & 2.65M to 91 · Structure no. 000000000018530
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 295
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freestone Valleyrd over Little Tumbling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freestone Valleyrd over Little Tumbling Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 295 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Freestone Valleyrd over Little Tumbling Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Freestone Valleyrd over Little Tumbling Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Freestone Valleyrd over Little Tumbling Creek carry?
About 295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Freestone Valleyrd over Little Tumbling Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Freestone Valleyrd over Little Tumbling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.