US Bridges

Plsnt Hl Church RD over Maiden Spring Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.07 FR 16; 0.20 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000018535

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plsnt Hl Church RD over Maiden Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Plsnt Hl Church RD over Maiden Spring Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 73 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 5 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 196 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPlsnt Hl Church RD
CrossesMaiden Spring Creek
Location0.07 FR 16; 0.20 to 605
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05511, -81.54021
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2015)
Projected traffic196 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$387.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plsnt Hl Church RD over Maiden Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Plsnt Hl Church RD 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 Plsnt Hl Church RD over Maiden Spring Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Plsnt Hl Church RD over Maiden Spring Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Plsnt Hl Church RD over Maiden Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.