US Bridges

COMMONWEALTHRD/722 over Cranberry Creek

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.80 Rt 887; 0.75 Rt 805 · Structure no. 000000000024445

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

COMMONWEALTHRD/722 over Cranberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying COMMONWEALTHRD/722 over Cranberry Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCOMMONWEALTHRD/722
CrossesCranberry Creek
Location1.80 Rt 887; 0.75 Rt 805
RouteCounty Highway 722
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7163, -80.8601
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2020)
Projected traffic89 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$654.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was COMMONWEALTHRD/722 over Cranberry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is COMMONWEALTHRD/722 over Cranberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does COMMONWEALTHRD/722 over Cranberry Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is COMMONWEALTHRD/722 over Cranberry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns COMMONWEALTHRD/722 over Cranberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.