US Bridges

N. Inman Road over Looney Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 5.0MTOKY.STLINE&3.0MTO68 · Structure no. 000000000019345

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Inman Road over Looney Creek is a concrete frame carrying N. Inman Road over Looney 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 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 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 244 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Inman Road
CrossesLooney Creek
Location5.0MTOKY.STLINE&3.0MTO68
RouteState Highway 160
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91697, -82.83535
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2022)
Projected traffic244 by 2045
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 N. Inman Road over Looney Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Inman Road over Looney 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N. Inman Road over Looney Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N. Inman Road over Looney Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns N. Inman Road over Looney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.