Columbia Street over Tinker Creek
GoodRoanoke city, Virginia · 0.04 from Plantation RD · Structure no. 000000000021620
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,236
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbia Street over Tinker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia Street over Tinker Creek in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 65 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 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbia Street over Tinker Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Columbia Street over Tinker 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Columbia Street over Tinker Creek carry?
About 1,236 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Columbia Street over Tinker Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Columbia Street over Tinker Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.