US Bridges

Rush Creek Road over Cranes Nest River

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 1.60FRRT83;3.45TORT637 · Structure no. 000000000005867

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rush Creek Road over Cranes Nest River is a concrete slab carrying Rush Creek Road over Cranes Nest River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 69 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 533 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRush Creek Road
CrossesCranes Nest River
Location1.60FRRT83;3.45TORT637
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12164, -82.43946
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2021)
Projected traffic533 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$159.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rush Creek Road over Cranes Nest River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Rush Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rush Creek Road over Cranes Nest River carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rush Creek Road over Cranes Nest River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Rush Creek Road over Cranes Nest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.