Fifth Street over Crab Orchard Creek
FairBland County, Virginia · 0.05 to 42; 0.05 to 52 · Structure no. 000000000003135
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 76
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifth Street over Crab Orchard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Street over Crab Orchard Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 70 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Fifth Street over Crab Orchard Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Fifth Street 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Fifth Street over Crab Orchard Creek carry?
About 76 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Fifth Street over Crab Orchard Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Fifth Street over Crab Orchard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.