US Bridges

College Avenue over Beaver Pond Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.64 Wva Sl; 0.85 19/460 · Structure no. 000000000022432

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,076
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Avenue over Beaver Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying College Avenue over Beaver Pond Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 8,076 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,114 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCollege Avenue
CrossesBeaver Pond Creek
Location1.64 Wva Sl; 0.85 19/460
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates37.24309, -81.26317
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,076 (2022)
Projected traffic12,114 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 College Avenue over Beaver Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is College 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 College Avenue over Beaver Pond Creek carry?

About 8,076 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is College Avenue over Beaver Pond Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns College Avenue over Beaver Pond Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.