US Bridges

Cripple Creek Road over Little Prater Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0 to R617 & 0.0 to End · Structure no. 000000000003974

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cripple Creek Road over Little Prater Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cripple Creek Road over Little Prater Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCripple Creek Road
CrossesLittle Prater Creek
Location0.0 to R617 & 0.0 to End
RouteCounty Highway 695
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24827, -82.11314
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2008)
Projected traffic259 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cripple Creek Road over Little Prater Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cripple Creek Road over Little Prater 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 Cripple Creek Road over Little Prater Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Cripple Creek Road over Little Prater Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cripple Creek Road over Little Prater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.