US Bridges

Amonate Road over Indian Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 5.46 FR 643-0.02 to 627 · Structure no. 000000000018566

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amonate Road over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Amonate Road over Indian Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, 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 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 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 302 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAmonate Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location5.46 FR 643-0.02 to 627
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14317, -81.70081
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2022)
Projected traffic302 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Amonate Road over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Amonate Road over Indian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Amonate Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Amonate Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Amonate Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.