US Bridges

Euclid Ave. over Little Creek

Fair

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.13 Div ST;0.09 Common-A · Structure no. 000000000020000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,724
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Euclid Ave. over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Euclid Ave. over Little 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 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 14,724 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,417 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEuclid Ave.
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.13 Div ST;0.09 Common-A
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyBristol city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6019, -82.19408
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,724 (2022)
Projected traffic16,417 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Euclid Ave. over Little Creek built?

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

What condition is Euclid Ave. 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 Euclid Ave. over Little Creek carry?

About 14,724 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Euclid Ave. over Little Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Euclid Ave. over Little Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.