US Bridges

S. Airport Drive over Dry Creek

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Cumberland County, Virginia · 0.75 to 635 - 0.75 to 668 · Structure no. 000000000030405

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Airport Drive over Dry Creek is a concrete frame carrying S. Airport Drive over Dry Creek in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Airport Drive
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.75 to 635 - 0.75 to 668
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyCumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33714, -78.42225
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2017)
Projected traffic152 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Airport Drive over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Airport Drive over Dry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S. Airport Drive over Dry Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is S. Airport Drive over Dry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S. Airport Drive over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.