Exeter Rd. over Pigeon Creek
FairWise County, Virginia · .76M to 763 & .06M to 745 · Structure no. 000000000019315
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 925
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Exeter Rd. over Pigeon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Exeter Rd. over Pigeon Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Exeter Rd. over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Exeter Rd. 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Exeter Rd. over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Exeter Rd. over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns Exeter Rd. over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.