US Bridges

Dotson Creek Road over Dotson Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .86M to 645 &.54M to 636 · Structure no. 000000000019426

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dotson Creek Road over Dotson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dotson Creek Road over Dotson Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesDotson Creek Road
CrossesDotson Creek
Location.86M to 645 &.54M to 636
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02518, -82.55396
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$222 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dotson Creek Road over Dotson Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dotson Creek Road over Dotson 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 Dotson Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dotson Creek Road over Dotson Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dotson Creek Road over Dotson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.