Elm Street over Beaver Creek
FairBristol city, Virginia · 0.02 Mump DR 0.02 Dead E · Structure no. 000000000019999
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Elm 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm 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 Elm Street over Beaver Creek carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.