US Bridges

Quillen Ave over Little Toms Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .01M to 158 & .41M to 72 · Structure no. 000000000019327

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quillen Ave over Little Toms Creek is a concrete slab carrying Quillen Ave over Little Toms Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 72 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 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 1,165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,299 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesQuillen Ave
CrossesLittle Toms Creek
Location.01M to 158 & .41M to 72
RouteCounty Highway 884
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94297, -82.46278
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,165 (2022)
Projected traffic1,299 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 Quillen Ave over Little Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Quillen Ave over Little Toms 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Quillen Ave over Little Toms Creek carry?

About 1,165 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Quillen Ave over Little Toms Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Quillen Ave over Little Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.