US Bridges

Mason Mill Road over Tinker Creek

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0044HLNS RD · Structure no. 000000000021655

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason Mill Road over Tinker Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mason Mill Road over Tinker Creek in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMason Mill Road
CrossesTinker Creek
Location0044HLNS RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29603, -79.91891
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1987)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$131 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mason Mill Road over Tinker Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason Mill Road over Tinker 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mason Mill Road over Tinker Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mason Mill Road over Tinker Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mason Mill Road over Tinker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.