US Bridges

Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Virginia · 0.60 Fr. 611; 0.20 to 613 · Structure no. 000000000019178

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 169 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTumbling Creek RD
CrossesTumbling Creek
Location0.60 Fr. 611; 0.20 to 613
RouteCounty Highway 747
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87167, -81.84605
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2017)
Projected traffic169 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Tumbling Creek 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 October 2024.

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

About 148 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.