US Bridges

Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · .15 FR End MAI1.85 to 613 · Structure no. 000000000019180

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesTumbling Creek RD
CrossesTumbling Creek
Location.15 FR End MAI1.85 to 613
RouteCounty Highway 747
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90312, -81.84118
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2017)
Projected traffic103 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$117 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 2015.

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 August 2023.

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

About 90 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.