US Bridges

Little League Rd. over Toms Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wise County, Virginia · .10MTO72&.34MTOENDMAINT. · Structure no. 000000000019495

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little League Rd. over Toms Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little League Rd. over Toms Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 474 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle League Rd.
CrossesToms Creek
Location.10MTO72&.34MTOENDMAINT.
RouteCounty Highway 1135
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95559, -82.47041
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2021)
Projected traffic474 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little League Rd. over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little League Rd. over Toms Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Little League Rd. over Toms Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Little League Rd. over Toms Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Little League Rd. over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.