US Bridges

Russell Creek Rd. over Russell Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .4MFRRT.58&1.4MTOENDRTE · Structure no. 000000000029163

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
567
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Creek Rd. over Russell Creek is a concrete frame carrying Russell Creek Rd. over Russell Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 567 vehicles a day, projected to reach 635 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Creek Rd.
CrossesRussell Creek
Location.4MFRRT.58&1.4MTOENDRTE
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91646, -82.34002
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2021)
Projected traffic635 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Russell Creek Rd. over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Creek Rd. over Russell 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Russell Creek Rd. over Russell Creek carry?

About 567 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Russell Creek Rd. over Russell Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Creek Rd. over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.