US Bridges

Raven Nest Branch over Indian Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.40 FR 786;0.50 to 631 · Structure no. 000000000018568

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
647
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raven Nest Branch over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Raven Nest Branch over Indian Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 647 vehicles a day, projected to reach 744 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRaven Nest Branch
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.40 FR 786;0.50 to 631
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10237, -81.7309
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2015)
Projected traffic744 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raven Nest Branch over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raven Nest Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Raven Nest Branch over Indian Creek carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Raven Nest Branch over Indian Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Raven Nest Branch over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.