Dale Avenue over Tinker Creek
FairRoanoke city, Virginia · 0000ECL-ROAN 0345BEDFO--C · Structure no. 000000000021673
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,638
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dale Avenue over Tinker Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dale Avenue over Tinker Creek in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 89 years old, older 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 26,638 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,022 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Dale Avenue over Tinker Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Dale Avenue 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Dale Avenue over Tinker Creek carry?
About 26,638 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Dale Avenue over Tinker Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Dale Avenue over Tinker Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.