US Bridges

Tate Springs Rd. over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .10MTO610&.10MTO613 · Structure no. 000000000023835

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,132
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tate Springs Rd. over Beaver Dam Creek is a steel culvert carrying Tate Springs Rd. over Beaver Dam Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,268 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTate Springs Rd.
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location.10MTO610&.10MTO613
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86017, -82.72888
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,132 (2021)
Projected traffic1,268 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Tate Springs Rd. over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tate Springs Rd. over Beaver Dam 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Tate Springs Rd. over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 1,132 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Tate Springs Rd. over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Tate Springs Rd. over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.