Route 0098 over Crab Orchard Creek
PoorBland County, Virginia · 00.32 FR 52 00.18 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000003036
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 261
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 0098 over Crab Orchard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 0098 over Crab Orchard Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 291 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 0098 over Crab Orchard Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 0098 over Crab Orchard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
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 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Route 0098 over Crab Orchard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.