US Bridges

Piedmont Ave. over Beaver Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.00 Pied AVE;0.30 8th ST · Structure no. 000000000020001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,299
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piedmont Ave. over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Piedmont Ave. over Beaver Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,299 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,633 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 1,287 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPiedmont Ave.
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.00 Pied AVE;0.30 8th ST
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBristol city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59809, -82.18332
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width1,287 ft (392.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,299 (2022)
Projected traffic2,633 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$663.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piedmont Ave. over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piedmont Ave. over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Piedmont Ave. over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,299 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Piedmont Ave. over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 1,287 ft wide.

Who owns Piedmont Ave. over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.