US Bridges

Toole Creek Road over N Fork Holston River

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.20 to 765 & 0.0 to 611 · Structure no. 000000000019117

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toole Creek Road over N Fork Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toole Creek Road over N Fork Holston River in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 393 by 2045. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesToole Creek Road
CrossesN Fork Holston River
Location0.20 to 765 & 0.0 to 611
RouteCounty Highway 692
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80035, -81.99164
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2017)
Projected traffic393 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Toole Creek Road over N Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toole Creek Road over N Fork Holston River 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 Toole Creek Road over N Fork Holston River carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Toole Creek Road over N Fork Holston River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Toole Creek Road over N Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.