US Bridges

Bull Run Rd. over Little Toms Creek

Good

Wise County, Virginia · .79M to 58A & .01M to 653 · Structure no. 000000000019308

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,086
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Run Rd. over Little Toms Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bull Run Rd. over Little Toms Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 1,086 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,444 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBull Run Rd.
CrossesLittle Toms Creek
Location.79M to 58A & .01M to 653
RouteCounty Highway 893
Coordinates36.94976, -82.4288
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2021)
Projected traffic2,444 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bull Run Rd. over Little Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Bull Run Rd. over Little Toms 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bull Run Rd. over Little Toms Creek carry?

About 1,086 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Bull Run Rd. over Little Toms Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Run Rd. over Little Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.