US Bridges

Lee Highway over Beaver Creek

Good

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.00 Cl Ck RD 0.05 Ap RD · Structure no. 000000000020003

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,491
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Highway over Beaver Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 85 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,491 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,677 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesLee Highway
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.00 Cl Ck RD 0.05 Ap RD
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.63341, -82.12057
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,491 (2022)
Projected traffic19,677 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lee Highway over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Lee Highway over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Highway over Beaver Creek carry?

About 15,491 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.