US Bridges

West Riverside Dr. over Cavitts Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.08 FR16A;8.30TO Wva Lin · Structure no. 000000000031004

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,249
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Riverside Dr. over Cavitts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Riverside Dr. over Cavitts Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 4,249 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,738 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Riverside Dr.
CrossesCavitts Creek
Location0.08 FR16A;8.30TO Wva Lin
RouteState Highway 16
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12989, -81.55057
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,249 (2022)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$223.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Riverside Dr. over Cavitts Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Riverside Dr. over Cavitts 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does West Riverside Dr. over Cavitts Creek carry?

About 4,249 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Riverside Dr. over Cavitts Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Riverside Dr. over Cavitts Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.