US Bridges

Highland Tpke over Crab Run

Fair

Highland County, Virginia · 1.95 Rt 615 - 3.20 Rt 629 · Structure no. 000000000010244

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,057
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Tpke over Crab Run is a concrete culvert carrying Highland Tpke over Crab Run in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Tpke
CrossesCrab Run
Location1.95 Rt 615 - 3.20 Rt 629
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyHighland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.35686, -79.54825
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,057 (2022)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Highland Tpke over Crab Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Tpke over Crab Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Tpke over Crab Run carry?

About 1,057 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland Tpke over Crab Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Highland Tpke over Crab Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.