US Bridges

Tooles Creek RD over Tooles Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · .60 FR 700 -1.62 TO765 · Structure no. 000000000019116

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tooles Creek RD over Tooles Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tooles Creek RD over Tooles Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 490 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTooles Creek RD
CrossesTooles Creek
Location.60 FR 700 -1.62 TO765
RouteCounty Highway 692
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77937, -81.98364
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2017)
Projected traffic490 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$94.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tooles Creek RD over Tooles Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tooles Creek RD over Tooles 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tooles Creek RD over Tooles Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Tooles Creek RD over Tooles Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Tooles Creek RD over Tooles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.