US Bridges

Coeburn Road over Yellow Creek

Good

Wise County, Virginia · 0.10 Park Ave. at Vanover · Structure no. 000000000029977

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coeburn Road over Yellow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Coeburn Road over Yellow Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCoeburn Road
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.10 Park Ave. at Vanover
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.97509, -82.57224
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2012)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Coeburn Road over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coeburn Road over Yellow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Coeburn Road over Yellow Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Coeburn Road over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coeburn Road over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.