US Bridges

Hill Creek Road over Town Hill Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.15 Taze Cl 0.40MAPLE LN · Structure no. 000000000026732

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Creek Road over Town Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hill Creek Road over Town Hill Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHill Creek Road
CrossesTown Hill Creek
Location0.15 Taze Cl 0.40MAPLE LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.10025, -81.82447
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic217 (2014)
Projected traffic153 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Road over Town Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill Creek Road over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hill Creek Road over Town Hill Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hill Creek Road over Town Hill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Hill Creek Road over Town Hill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.