Poor Valley Rd. over Tumbling Creek
FairWashington County, Virginia · 0.01FR747;2.49TOSMYTHCO · Structure no. 000000000019013
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 825
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poor Valley Rd. over Tumbling Creek is a concrete slab carrying Poor Valley Rd. over Tumbling Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 825 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Poor Valley Rd. over Tumbling Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poor Valley Rd. over Tumbling 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Poor Valley Rd. over Tumbling Creek carry?
About 825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Poor Valley Rd. over Tumbling Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Poor Valley Rd. over Tumbling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.