Route 23 Nbl over Butcher Creek
FairWise County, Virginia · .16M to 610 & .57M to 613 · Structure no. 000000000019287
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,132
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 23 Nbl over Butcher Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 23 Nbl over Butcher Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 44 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 6,132 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,954 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 23 Nbl over Butcher Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Route 23 Nbl over Butcher 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 23 Nbl over Butcher Creek carry?
About 6,132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 23 Nbl over Butcher Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Route 23 Nbl over Butcher Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.