US Bridges

Hill Creek RD over Town Hill Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.01 Alt ST;0.30 Maple LN · Structure no. 000000000023382

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Creek RD over Town Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hill Creek RD over Town Hill Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 194 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHill Creek RD
CrossesTown Hill Creek
Location0.01 Alt ST;0.30 Maple LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09558, -81.8237
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (1990)
Projected traffic194 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hill Creek RD over Town Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill Creek RD over Town Hill 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 Hill Creek RD over Town Hill Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Hill Creek RD over Town Hill Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Creek RD over Town Hill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.