US Bridges

Orange Ave. EB over Tributary to Tinker Crk.

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.01 Rhodes Ave · Structure no. 000000000029327

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,023
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Ave. EB over Tributary to Tinker Crk. is a concrete culvert carrying Orange Ave. EB over Tributary to Tinker Crk. in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 40,023 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,054 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesOrange Ave. EB
CrossesTributary to Tinker Crk.
Location0.01 Rhodes Ave
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.28227, -79.92988
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,023 (2022)
Projected traffic26,054 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Orange Ave. EB over Tributary to Tinker Crk. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Ave. EB over Tributary to Tinker Crk. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Orange Ave. EB over Tributary to Tinker Crk. carry?

About 40,023 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orange Ave. EB over Tributary to Tinker Crk.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Orange Ave. EB over Tributary to Tinker Crk.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.