US Bridges

Graham Avenue over Beaver Pond Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 102 0.47 Ncl Bfl · Structure no. 000000000022431

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,553
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham Avenue over Beaver Pond Creek is a concrete slab carrying Graham Avenue over Beaver Pond Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,553 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGraham Avenue
CrossesBeaver Pond Creek
Location0.01 Rt 102 0.47 Ncl Bfl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25361, -81.27203
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,553 (2018)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$204.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graham Avenue over Beaver Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graham Avenue over Beaver Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Graham Avenue over Beaver Pond Creek carry?

About 1,553 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Graham Avenue over Beaver Pond Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Graham Avenue over Beaver Pond Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.