US Bridges

Route 0098 over Crab Orchard Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 0.5 FR 52 - 0.45 End RT98 · Structure no. 000000000003035

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0098 over Crab Orchard Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 0098 over Crab Orchard Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 291 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0098
CrossesCrab Orchard Creek
Location0.5 FR 52 - 0.45 End RT98
RouteState Highway 98
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10153, -81.11572
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2022)
Projected traffic291 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$117 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0098 over Crab Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0098 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0098 over Crab Orchard Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0098 over Crab Orchard Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0098 over Crab Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.