US Bridges

Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 2.25M to 72& 2.14MTO 650 · Structure no. 000000000019431

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 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 1980, so it is 45 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 1,989 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,218 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 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
Location2.25M to 72& 2.14MTO 650
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97433, -82.4352
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$191.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.