US Bridges

Spurgeon Lane over Little Creek

Fair

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.06 Comm a 0.06 Randf ST · Structure no. 000000000019995

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,289
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spurgeon Lane over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Spurgeon Lane over Little Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 4,289 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,494 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpurgeon Lane
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.06 Comm a 0.06 Randf ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60856, -82.19478
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,289 (2022)
Projected traffic5,494 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Spurgeon Lane over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Spurgeon Lane over Little 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 Spurgeon Lane over Little Creek carry?

About 4,289 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spurgeon Lane over Little Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Spurgeon Lane over Little Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.