Dowdy Crossing 731 over Crab Orchard Creek
GoodBedford County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 727; 1.20 Rt 626 · Structure no. 000000000002864
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dowdy Crossing 731 over Crab Orchard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dowdy Crossing 731 over Crab Orchard Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 58 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Dowdy Crossing 731 over Crab Orchard Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Dowdy Crossing 731 over Crab Orchard 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Dowdy Crossing 731 over Crab Orchard Creek carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Dowdy Crossing 731 over Crab Orchard Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Dowdy Crossing 731 over Crab Orchard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.