Route 0023 Bus. over Pigeon Creek
FairWise County, Virginia · .4 M FR Rt 68&.16WCL Appl · Structure no. 000000000019251
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,507
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 0023 Bus. over Pigeon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 0023 Bus. over Pigeon Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 96 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.
It carries about 6,507 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,761 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Route 0023 Bus. over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Route 0023 Bus. over Pigeon 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 0023 Bus. over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 6,507 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 0023 Bus. over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Route 0023 Bus. over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.