US Bridges

Old Indian Ck. Rd. over Indian Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 1.2M to 633 & .23M to 23B · Structure no. 000000000019463

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Indian Ck. Rd. over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Indian Ck. Rd. over Indian Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 110 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 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 212 vehicles a day, projected to reach 318 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Indian Ck. Rd.
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.2M to 633 & .23M to 23B
RouteCounty Highway 693
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10245, -82.59774
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2021)
Projected traffic318 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Indian Ck. Rd. over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Old Indian Ck. Rd. over Indian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Indian Ck. Rd. over Indian Creek carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Old Indian Ck. Rd. over Indian Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Old Indian Ck. Rd. over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.