US Bridges

Callahan Ave. over Callahan Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 2.72M to 23&1.03M to 600 · Structure no. 000000000019341

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
778
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Callahan Ave. over Callahan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Callahan Ave. over Callahan Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 5 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 778 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,167 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCallahan Ave.
CrossesCallahan Creek
Location2.72M to 23&1.03M to 600
RouteState Highway 78
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93877, -82.79476
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic778 (2022)
Projected traffic1,167 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 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Callahan Ave. over Callahan Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Callahan Ave. over Callahan 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 Callahan Creek carry?

About 778 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Callahan Ave. over Callahan Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Callahan Ave. over Callahan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.