US Bridges

Lincoln ST NE over Toms Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 0.02 FR SR-72(LAUREL Ave) · Structure no. 000000000030033

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln ST NE over Toms Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln ST NE over Toms Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesLincoln ST NE
CrossesToms Creek
Location0.02 FR SR-72(LAUREL Ave)
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.95049, -82.47066
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2000)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Lincoln ST NE over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Lincoln ST NE over Toms 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 Lincoln ST NE over Toms Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Lincoln ST NE over Toms Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln ST NE over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.