US Bridges

Dotson Creek Road over Birchfield Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .03M to 634 & 2.35M TO664 · Structure no. 000000000019420

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dotson Creek Road over Birchfield Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dotson Creek Road over Birchfield Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesDotson Creek Road
CrossesBirchfield Creek
Location.03M to 634 & 2.35M TO664
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05426, -82.55391
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2022)
Projected traffic122 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$140.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dotson Creek Road over Birchfield Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dotson Creek Road over Birchfield 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dotson Creek Road over Birchfield Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dotson Creek Road over Birchfield Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dotson Creek Road over Birchfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.