US Bridges

Sage Hill Road over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.61DEERMEADOWRD;0.0-770 · Structure no. 000000000029681

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sage Hill Road over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sage Hill Road over Indian Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSage Hill Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.61DEERMEADOWRD;0.0-770
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02604, -81.80045
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$439 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sage Hill Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sage Hill Road over Indian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sage Hill Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Sage Hill Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Sage Hill Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.