US Bridges

Brown Town Rd. over Shorts Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 0.0MTO 52&1.30MTO End Mat · Structure no. 000000000026011

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Town Rd. over Shorts Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brown Town Rd. over Shorts Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 156 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBrown Town Rd.
CrossesShorts Creek
Location0.0MTO 52&1.30MTO End Mat
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85823, -80.86179
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2017)
Projected traffic156 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Brown Town Rd. over Shorts Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Town Rd. over Shorts 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Brown Town Rd. over Shorts Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Brown Town Rd. over Shorts Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Town Rd. over Shorts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.