US Bridges

Island Road over Little Creek

Fair

Bristol city, Virginia · .03 Benham RD & .04 Pitts · Structure no. 000000000019981

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,514
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Road over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Island Road over Little Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,514 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,803 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIsland Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location.03 Benham RD & .04 Pitts
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62186, -82.18893
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,514 (2022)
Projected traffic2,803 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 Island Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island Road over Little 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 Island Road over Little Creek carry?

About 2,514 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Island Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Island Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.