US Bridges

Route 669 over Coal Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .05 FR 804 - 1.35 to 618 · Structure no. 000000000018641

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 669 over Coal Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 669 over Coal 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 274 vehicles a day, projected to reach 411 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 669
CrossesCoal Creek
Location.05 FR 804 - 1.35 to 618
RouteCounty Highway 669
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11485, -81.86947
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 inspectionJune 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
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 rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2015)
Projected traffic411 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Route 669 over Coal Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 669 over Coal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 669 over Coal Creek carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Route 669 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Route 669 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.