US Bridges

Derby Rd. over Preacher Creek

FairPosted for load

Wise County, Virginia · .10MTOENDMAINT&2.3MTO78 · Structure no. 000000000023462

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
511
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Derby Rd. over Preacher Creek is a concrete slab carrying Derby Rd. over Preacher Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 112 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 511 vehicles a day, projected to reach 767 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesDerby Rd.
CrossesPreacher Creek
Location.10MTOENDMAINT&2.3MTO78
RouteCounty Highway 686
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93735, -82.8312
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2021)
Projected traffic767 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Derby Rd. over Preacher Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Derby Rd. over Preacher 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Derby Rd. over Preacher Creek carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Derby Rd. over Preacher Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Derby Rd. over Preacher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.