US Bridges

Columbia Avenue over Beaver Creek

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Bristol city, Virginia · 0.15RANDAL ST;0.01MUMP DR · Structure no. 000000000019988

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,187
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Avenue over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Columbia Avenue 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 2,187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,281 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia Avenue
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.15RANDAL ST;0.01MUMP DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60538, -82.17173
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,187 (1991)
Projected traffic3,281 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Columbia Avenue over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Columbia Avenue 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 Columbia Avenue over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,187 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Columbia Avenue 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 33 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Avenue over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.