US Bridges

Indian Paint Road over Little River

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.65 FR Rt 609-4.0TO RT19 · Structure no. 000000000018549

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Paint Road over Little River is a concrete slab carrying Indian Paint Road over Little River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 245 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIndian Paint Road
CrossesLittle River
Location0.65 FR Rt 609-4.0TO RT19
RouteCounty Highway 610
Coordinates37.02483, -81.73331
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2015)
Projected traffic245 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Indian Paint Road over Little River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Paint Road over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Indian Paint Road over Little River carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Indian Paint Road over Little River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Paint Road over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.