US Bridges

Crab Orchard Road over Crab Orchard Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.25 Rt 731; 0.45 Rt 626 · Structure no. 000000000030353

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crab Orchard Road over Crab Orchard Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Crab Orchard Road over Crab Orchard Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 614 vehicles a day, projected to reach 827 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCrab Orchard Road
CrossesCrab Orchard Creek
Location1.25 Rt 731; 0.45 Rt 626
RouteCounty Highway 727
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17121, -79.47306
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2016)
Projected traffic827 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Crab Orchard Road over Crab Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crab Orchard Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Crab Orchard Road over Crab Orchard Creek carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Crab Orchard Road over Crab Orchard Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Crab Orchard Road over Crab Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.