Back Valley Rd. over Butcher Creek
GoodWise County, Virginia · .20M to 610 & .0M to 604 · Structure no. 000000000026158
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Back Valley Rd. over Butcher Creek is a concrete slab carrying Back Valley Rd. over Butcher Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 590 vehicles a day, projected to reach 661 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Back Valley Rd. over Butcher Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Back 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 2023.
How much traffic does Back Valley Rd. over Butcher Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Back Valley Rd. over Butcher Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Back Valley Rd. over Butcher Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.