Middle Creek RD over Middle Creek
PoorTazewell County, Virginia · .20 FR 460 - 1.10 to 718 · Structure no. 000000000018555
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,153
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Creek RD over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middle Creek RD over Middle Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,730 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Creek RD over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Creek RD over Middle 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Middle Creek RD over Middle Creek carry?
About 1,153 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Middle Creek RD over Middle Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Creek RD over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.