US Bridges

Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek

Good

Washington County, Virginia · 1.30 Fr. 613-0.70 to End · Structure no. 000000000029310

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesTumbling Creek RD
CrossesTumbling Creek
Location1.30 Fr. 613-0.70 to End
RouteCounty Highway 747
Coordinates36.89549, -81.84299
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2017)
Projected traffic103 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tumbling Creek RD over Tumbling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.