US Bridges

Callahan Ave. over Preacher Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .31M to 729 & .05M to 686 · Structure no. 000000000019340

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,377
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Callahan Ave. over Preacher Creek is a concrete slab carrying Callahan Ave. over Preacher Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 73 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 2,377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,566 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCallahan Ave.
CrossesPreacher Creek
Location.31M to 729 & .05M to 686
RouteState Highway 78
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92484, -82.7979
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 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 rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,377 (2022)
Projected traffic3,566 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$252.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Callahan Ave. over Preacher Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Callahan Ave. over Preacher 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Callahan Ave. over Preacher Creek carry?

About 2,377 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Callahan Ave. over Preacher Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Callahan Ave. over Preacher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.