US Bridges

Little Tom Rd. over Little Toms Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .03M to 736&.02M to 893 · Structure no. 000000000019432

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
698
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Tom Rd. over Little Toms Creek is a concrete slab carrying Little Tom Rd. over Little Toms Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 698 vehicles a day, projected to reach 782 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Tom Rd.
CrossesLittle Toms Creek
Location.03M to 736&.02M to 893
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95004, -82.42866
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2021)
Projected traffic782 by 2045
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Tom Rd. over Little Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Tom Rd. over Little 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 Little Tom Rd. over Little Toms Creek carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Little Tom Rd. over Little Toms Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Little Tom Rd. over Little Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.