US Bridges

Railroad Ave. over Big Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.02 Rt 460;0.16 Ncl Rich · Structure no. 000000000022468

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,839
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Ave. over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Railroad Ave. over Big Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,839 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,050 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Ave.
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.02 Rt 460;0.16 Ncl Rich
RouteState Highway 67
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10668, -81.79524
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic1,839 (2022)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Railroad Ave. over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Ave. over Big 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Railroad Ave. over Big Creek carry?

About 1,839 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Railroad Ave. over Big Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Railroad Ave. over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.