US Bridges

George C Peery HWY over Big Town Hill Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · .15MTOWCLRICH&.65MTO460B · Structure no. 000000000022465

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,577
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

George C Peery HWY over Big Town Hill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying George C Peery HWY over Big Town Hill Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 78 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 16,577 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,483 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGeorge C Peery HWY
CrossesBig Town Hill Creek
Location.15MTOWCLRICH&.65MTO460B
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.09467, -81.82636
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,577 (2022)
Projected traffic18,483 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 George C Peery HWY over Big Town Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is George C Peery HWY over Big Town Hill 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 George C Peery HWY over Big Town Hill Creek carry?

About 16,577 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is George C Peery HWY over Big Town Hill Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns George C Peery HWY over Big Town Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.