US Bridges

Andover Road over Callahan Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .01M TO728&.01M TO78 · Structure no. 000000000019471

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
467
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andover Road over Callahan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Andover Road over Callahan Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 467 vehicles a day, projected to reach 523 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesAndover Road
CrossesCallahan Creek
Location.01M TO728&.01M TO78
RouteCounty Highway 729
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92089, -82.79626
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2021)
Projected traffic523 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Andover Road over Callahan Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andover Road over Callahan 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Andover Road over Callahan Creek carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Andover Road over Callahan Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Andover Road over Callahan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.