5th Street over Big Creek
GoodTazewell County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 67; 0.00 Bland ST · Structure no. 000000000023383
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying 5th Street over Big 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 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 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 246 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Street over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Street over Big 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does 5th Street over Big Creek carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is 5th Street over Big Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over Big Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.