Washington Street over Beaver Creek
FairBristol city, Virginia · 0.15 ST ST 0.06 Willamst · Structure no. 000000000019993
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 999
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Washington Street over Beaver Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,499 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington 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 Washington Street over Beaver Creek carry?
About 999 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.