US Bridges

Route 806 over Coal Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tazewell County, Virginia · .14 M to 460& .22 M FR 67 · Structure no. 000000000018686

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,938
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 806 over Coal Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 806 over Coal Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,938 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,161 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRoute 806
CrossesCoal Creek
Location.14 M to 460& .22 M FR 67
RouteCounty Highway 806
Coordinates37.08984, -81.8563
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,938 (2022)
Projected traffic2,161 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$398.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 806 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 806 over Coal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 806 over Coal Creek carry?

About 1,938 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 806 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Route 806 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.