US Bridges

Rock House Rd. over Cranes Nest River

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 0.90 Fr. 636; 2.50 to 649 · Structure no. 000000000005862

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
408
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock House Rd. over Cranes Nest River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock House Rd. over Cranes Nest River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 52 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 408 vehicles a day, projected to reach 455 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRock House Rd.
CrossesCranes Nest River
Location0.90 Fr. 636; 2.50 to 649
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0986, -82.47319
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$390 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock House Rd. over Cranes Nest River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rock House Rd. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rock House Rd. over Cranes Nest River carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rock House Rd. over Cranes Nest River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rock House Rd. over Cranes Nest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.