US Bridges

Benbolt Avenue over Sulfur Spring Branch

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · .28 FR 19BUS/.04 to 61 · Structure no. 000000000026983

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benbolt Avenue over Sulfur Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Benbolt Avenue over Sulfur Spring Branch 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBenbolt Avenue
CrossesSulfur Spring Branch
Location.28 FR 19BUS/.04 to 61
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.12571, -81.49046
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2017)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Benbolt Avenue over Sulfur Spring Branch built?

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

What condition is Benbolt Avenue over Sulfur Spring Branch 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 Benbolt Avenue over Sulfur Spring Branch carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Benbolt Avenue over Sulfur Spring Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Benbolt Avenue over Sulfur Spring Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.