US Bridges

South Scenic HWY over Crab Orchard Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 0.02-RT1005 & 0.02-RT1010 · Structure no. 000000000002940

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,506
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Scenic HWY over Crab Orchard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Scenic HWY over Crab Orchard Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,506 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,579 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long.

CarriesSouth Scenic HWY
CrossesCrab Orchard Creek
Location0.02-RT1005 & 0.02-RT1010
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates37.10108, -81.12434
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,506 (2022)
Projected traffic6,579 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 South Scenic HWY over Crab Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Scenic HWY over Crab Orchard 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does South Scenic HWY over Crab Orchard Creek carry?

About 4,506 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Scenic HWY over Crab Orchard Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns South Scenic HWY over Crab Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.