US Bridges

Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek

Good

Wise County, Virginia · 0.0 M to 693 0.05M to 633 · Structure no. 000000000030582

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,875
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,875 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,822 by 2045. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIndian Creek RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.0 M to 693 0.05M to 633
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates37.11879, -82.59816
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,875 (2022)
Projected traffic3,822 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Creek RD over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,875 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.