US Bridges

Pisgah Road over White Oak Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.85 FR 693; 0.5 to 700 · Structure no. 000000000018588

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pisgah Road over White Oak Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pisgah Road over White Oak Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 70 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 6 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 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPisgah Road
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.85 FR 693; 0.5 to 700
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12381, -81.56327
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2015)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$66.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pisgah Road over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Pisgah Road over White Oak 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pisgah Road over White Oak Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Pisgah Road over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pisgah Road over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.