US Bridges

Russell Creek Rd. over Russell Creek

Good

Wise County, Virginia · .71M TODEADEND&1.3MTO58A · Structure no. 000000000019433

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
567
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Creek Rd. over Russell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Creek Rd. over Russell Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 66 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 567 vehicles a day, projected to reach 635 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRussell Creek Rd.
CrossesRussell Creek
Location.71M TODEADEND&1.3MTO58A
RouteCounty Highway 655
Coordinates36.92849, -82.33067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2021)
Projected traffic635 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Russell Creek Rd. over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Russell Creek Rd. over Russell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Russell Creek Rd. over Russell Creek carry?

About 567 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Russell Creek Rd. over Russell Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Creek Rd. over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.