US Bridges

State Street over Little Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.06COMM AVE;0.14MORR Blv · Structure no. 000000000026766

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,246
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Little Creek is a concrete frame carrying State Street over Little Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,884 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesState Street
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.06COMM AVE;0.14MORR Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59519, -82.1899
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,246 (2022)
Projected traffic15,884 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$105.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Street over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street over Little 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Street over Little Creek carry?

About 14,246 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is State Street over Little Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Little Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.