US Bridges

Glendale ROAD/887 over Big Cranberry Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.45-RTE722; 0.75-RTE933 · Structure no. 000000000004783

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,331
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendale ROAD/887 over Big Cranberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Glendale ROAD/887 over Big Cranberry Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,331 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,484 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlendale ROAD/887
CrossesBig Cranberry Creek
Location0.45-RTE722; 0.75-RTE933
RouteCounty Highway 887
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7063, -80.85484
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,331 (2022)
Projected traffic1,484 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$199 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glendale ROAD/887 over Big Cranberry Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glendale ROAD/887 over Big Cranberry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Glendale ROAD/887 over Big Cranberry Creek carry?

About 1,331 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Glendale ROAD/887 over Big Cranberry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Glendale ROAD/887 over Big Cranberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.