US Bridges

Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek #1

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .0MI.F.1202&.85 MI.T.1206 · Structure no. 000000000018584

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,901
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek #1 is a concrete tee beam carrying Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek #1 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 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 1,901 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Creek Road
CrossesIndian Creek #1
Location.0MI.F.1202&.85 MI.T.1206
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08766, -81.75909
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 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 width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,901 (2022)
Projected traffic2,120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek #1 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 #1 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek #1 carry?

About 1,901 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek #1?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.