Powell Valley Rd. over Butcher Creek
GoodWise County, Virginia · .15M to 612 & .85M to 657 · Structure no. 000000000024050
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 764
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powell Valley Rd. over Butcher Creek is a concrete slab carrying Powell Valley Rd. over Butcher Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 764 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,146 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Powell Valley Rd. over Butcher Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Powell Valley Rd. over Butcher Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Powell Valley Rd. over Butcher Creek carry?
About 764 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Powell Valley Rd. over Butcher Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Powell Valley Rd. over Butcher Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.