US Bridges

Imboden Road over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .28MTOENDMAINT.&.0MTO68 · Structure no. 000000000025261

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Imboden Road over Pigeon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Imboden Road over Pigeon Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesImboden Road
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location.28MTOENDMAINT.&.0MTO68
RouteCounty Highway 804
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88412, -82.80933
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2021)
Projected traffic131 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 Imboden Road over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Imboden Road over Pigeon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Imboden Road over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Imboden Road over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Imboden Road over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.