US Bridges

Coeburn Road over Cranes Nest River

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · .20 to Wise & .05 FR R634 · Structure no. 000000000005797

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coeburn Road over Cranes Nest River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coeburn Road over Cranes Nest River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 92 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCoeburn Road
CrossesCranes Nest River
Location.20 to Wise & .05 FR R634
RouteState Highway 72
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0628, -82.49448
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2022)
Projected traffic993 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$384.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coeburn Road over Cranes Nest River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Coeburn Road over Cranes Nest River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Coeburn Road over Cranes Nest River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coeburn Road over Cranes Nest River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Coeburn Road over Cranes Nest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.