US Bridges

Old Abingdon HWY over Beaver Creek

Fair

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.11RT11;0.28BEAVER V. DR · Structure no. 000000000019978

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,831
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Abingdon HWY over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Abingdon HWY over Beaver Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,831 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,272 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Abingdon HWY
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.11RT11;0.28BEAVER V. DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6244, -82.15678
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,831 (2022)
Projected traffic5,272 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Abingdon HWY over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Abingdon HWY 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Abingdon HWY over Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,831 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Abingdon HWY over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Abingdon HWY over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.