US Bridges

Clear Creek RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.00 RTE.11; 1.20 Rt 645 · Structure no. 000000000024155

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,489
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Creek RD over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clear Creek RD over Clear Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4,489 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,360 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesClear Creek RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.00 RTE.11; 1.20 Rt 645
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.63412, -82.12182
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,489 (2022)
Projected traffic5,360 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Clear Creek RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Creek RD over Clear 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 Clear Creek RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 4,489 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Clear Creek RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Creek RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.