US Bridges

Fairview St. over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.01VER Ave; 0.40 Mary ST · Structure no. 000000000019974

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,216
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview St. over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Fairview St. over Beaver Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,216 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview St.
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.01VER Ave; 0.40 Mary ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60153, -82.17105
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,216 (2022)
Projected traffic3,586 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$286 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview St. over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Fairview St. over Beaver 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview St. over Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairview St. over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview St. over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.