US Bridges

Ascue Road over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Tazewell County, Virginia · .20FR.RUSS.CO; .75 to 19 · Structure no. 000000000018681

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
341
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ascue Road over Indian Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ascue Road over Indian Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 344 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAscue Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.20FR.RUSS.CO; .75 to 19
RouteCounty Highway 770
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02308, -81.80327
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2015)
Projected traffic344 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ascue Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ascue Road over Indian 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ascue Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Ascue Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ascue Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.