Island Road over Steele Creek
FairBristol city, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 11; 0.50RT421 · Structure no. 000000000019990
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 1991 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Island Road over Steele Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Island Road over Steele Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Island Road over Steele Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Island Road over Steele 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 Steele Creek carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Island Road over Steele Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Island Road over Steele Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.