US Bridges

Mary Street over Beaver Creek

Fair

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.06NORFK ST;0.06FAIRVW S · Structure no. 000000000019987

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,775
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mary Street over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mary Street over Beaver Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1930, 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.

It carries about 4,775 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,324 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMary Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.06NORFK ST;0.06FAIRVW S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59828, -82.1721
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,775 (2022)
Projected traffic5,324 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$122.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mary Street over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Mary Street 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 Mary Street over Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,775 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mary Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mary Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.