US Bridges

CUMBERLANDGAPRD/42 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 2.38 New CASTLE;0.21RT624 · Structure no. 000000000005456

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CUMBERLANDGAPRD/42 over Meadow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CUMBERLANDGAPRD/42 over Meadow Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCUMBERLANDGAPRD/42
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location2.38 New CASTLE;0.21RT624
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48066, -80.13706
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2022)
Projected traffic914 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$193.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CUMBERLANDGAPRD/42 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CUMBERLANDGAPRD/42 over Meadow 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 2023.

How much traffic does CUMBERLANDGAPRD/42 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CUMBERLANDGAPRD/42 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CUMBERLANDGAPRD/42 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.