US Bridges

Indian Creek Rd. over Pound River

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .01M to 83 &.05M to T-749 · Structure no. 000000000019246

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,751
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek Rd. over Pound River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Creek Rd. over Pound River in Wise 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 5,751 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,412 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Creek Rd.
CrossesPound River
Location.01M to 83 &.05M to T-749
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12244, -82.60044
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,751 (2022)
Projected traffic6,412 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Indian Creek Rd. over Pound River built?

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

What condition is Indian Creek Rd. over Pound 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Creek Rd. over Pound River carry?

About 5,751 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Indian Creek Rd. over Pound River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek Rd. over Pound River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.