US Bridges

Alexis Drive over Beaver Creek

Good

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.02 RT11;0.26 Bonham RD · Structure no. 000000000029239

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexis Drive over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Alexis Drive over Beaver Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesAlexis Drive
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.02 RT11;0.26 Bonham RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.63177, -82.13354
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (1991)
Projected traffic77 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 Alexis Drive over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexis Drive 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Alexis Drive over Beaver Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Alexis Drive over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Alexis Drive over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.