US Bridges

Little Valley Rd. over Little Tumbling Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .02 FR 607&2. to End Main · Structure no. 000000000018643

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Valley Rd. over Little Tumbling Creek is a concrete slab carrying Little Valley Rd. over Little Tumbling Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesLittle Valley Rd.
CrossesLittle Tumbling Creek
Location.02 FR 607&2. to End Main
RouteCounty Highway 675
Coordinates36.98227, -81.63752
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2015)
Projected traffic132 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Little Valley Rd. over Little Tumbling Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Little Valley Rd. over Little Tumbling 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Little Valley Rd. over Little Tumbling Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Little Valley Rd. over Little Tumbling Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Little Valley Rd. over Little Tumbling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.