US Bridges

Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek #2

Poor

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.25 Fr. 1206;0.75 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000018583

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,406
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek #2 is a concrete tee beam carrying Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek #2 in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,406 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesIndian Creek Road
CrossesIndian Creek #2
Location0.25 Fr. 1206;0.75 to 626
RouteCounty Highway 631
Coordinates37.09331, -81.74051
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,406 (2022)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$85.8 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek #2 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek #2 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek #2 carry?

About 1,406 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek #2?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.