US Bridges

Williams Street over Beaver Creek

Good

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.1NORFK. AVE;0.13GOODS S · Structure no. 000000000019986

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,166
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Street over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Williams Street over Beaver Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,749 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesWilliams Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.1NORFK. AVE;0.13GOODS S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.5966, -82.17352
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,166 (1991)
Projected traffic1,749 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Williams Street over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Street over Beaver 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Williams Street over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,166 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Williams Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.