US Bridges

CUMBERLANDGAPRD/42 over Sinking Creek

FairPosted for load

Craig County, Virginia · 0.15 Rt 667; 0.55 Rt 624 · Structure no. 000000000005457

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
455
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CUMBERLANDGAPRD/42 over Sinking Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CUMBERLANDGAPRD/42 over Sinking Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 455 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCUMBERLANDGAPRD/42
CrossesSinking Creek
Location0.15 Rt 667; 0.55 Rt 624
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39472, -80.32471
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2022)
Projected traffic507 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$185 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CUMBERLANDGAPRD/42 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CUMBERLANDGAPRD/42 over Sinking 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 Sinking Creek carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CUMBERLANDGAPRD/42 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CUMBERLANDGAPRD/42 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.