US Bridges

Horsepen RD over Horsepen Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.03 Fr. W.VA;0.55 to 692 · Structure no. 000000000018619

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
476
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horsepen RD over Horsepen Creek is a concrete slab carrying Horsepen RD over Horsepen Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 476 vehicles a day, projected to reach 517 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHorsepen RD
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location0.03 Fr. W.VA;0.55 to 692
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2335, -81.5081
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2022)
Projected traffic517 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horsepen RD over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horsepen RD over Horsepen 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Horsepen RD over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Horsepen RD over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Horsepen RD over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.