US Bridges

Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 3.78 Fr. 650; 0.61 to 72 · Structure no. 000000000019428

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,989
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek is a concrete slab carrying Toms Creek Road over Toms 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 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 1,989 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,218 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesToms Creek Road
CrossesToms Creek
Location3.78 Fr. 650; 0.61 to 72
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96804, -82.45966
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,989 (2022)
Projected traffic2,218 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek built?

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

What condition is Toms Creek Road over Toms 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek carry?

About 1,989 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.