US Bridges

W Front ST.(SR158) over Toms Creek

Good

Wise County, Virginia · .61M to 72E & .04M to 72W · Structure no. 000000000030587

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,489
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Front ST.(SR158) over Toms Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Front ST.(SR158) over Toms 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 3,489 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,890 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Front ST.(SR158)
CrossesToms Creek
Location.61M to 72E & .04M to 72W
RouteState Highway 158
Coordinates36.94297, -82.46968
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,489 (2022)
Projected traffic3,890 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W Front ST.(SR158) over Toms Creek built?

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

What condition is W Front ST.(SR158) over Toms 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W Front ST.(SR158) over Toms Creek carry?

About 3,489 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Front ST.(SR158) over Toms Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W Front ST.(SR158) over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.