US Bridges

Route 604 over Maiden Spring Ck

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .74M to 91 & 6.66M to 602 · Structure no. 000000000018536

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 604 over Maiden Spring Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 604 over Maiden Spring Ck in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 59 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 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 221 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRoute 604
CrossesMaiden Spring Ck
Location.74M to 91 & 6.66M to 602
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates37.01631, -81.64773
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2015)
Projected traffic221 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 604 over Maiden Spring Ck built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Route 604 over Maiden Spring Ck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 604 over Maiden Spring Ck carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Route 604 over Maiden Spring Ck?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Route 604 over Maiden Spring Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.