US Bridges

Middle Creek RD over Middle Creek #3

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.60 FR 718-4.70 to 622 · Structure no. 000000000018556

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Creek RD over Middle Creek #3 is a concrete slab carrying Middle Creek RD over Middle Creek #3 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 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 157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Creek RD
CrossesMiddle Creek #3
Location1.60 FR 718-4.70 to 622
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11459, -81.77226
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2015)
Projected traffic181 by 2045
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 Middle Creek RD over Middle Creek #3 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Creek RD over Middle Creek #3 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Middle Creek RD over Middle Creek #3 carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Middle Creek RD over Middle Creek #3?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Creek RD over Middle Creek #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.