US Bridges

Little Prater Road over Cripple Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.3 to 460;1.7 End Maint · Structure no. 000000000003864

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,610
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Prater Road over Cripple Creek is a concrete slab carrying Little Prater Road over Cripple Creek in Buchanan 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 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,803 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Prater Road
CrossesCripple Creek
Location0.3 to 460;1.7 End Maint
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24835, -82.11287
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2021)
Projected traffic1,803 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Little Prater Road over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Prater Road over Cripple 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 2023.

How much traffic does Little Prater Road over Cripple Creek carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little Prater Road over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Little Prater Road over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.