US Bridges

Cliffview RD./721 over Chestnut Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.00-GALAX; 1.25-RTE837 · Structure no. 000000000004737

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,004
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliffview RD./721 over Chestnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cliffview RD./721 over Chestnut Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,004 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,464 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCliffview RD./721
CrossesChestnut Creek
Location0.00-GALAX; 1.25-RTE837
RouteCounty Highway 721
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68113, -80.91679
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,004 (2022)
Projected traffic4,464 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$624.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cliffview RD./721 over Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cliffview RD./721 over Chestnut 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cliffview RD./721 over Chestnut Creek carry?

About 4,004 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cliffview RD./721 over Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cliffview RD./721 over Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.