US Bridges

S. Seminole Trail over Little Crooked Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .75 from 630 & .66 to 631 · Structure no. 000000000011702

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,406
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Seminole Trail over Little Crooked Run is a concrete slab carrying S. Seminole Trail over Little Crooked Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 89 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 8,406 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,273 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS. Seminole Trail
CrossesLittle Crooked Run
Location.75 from 630 & .66 to 631
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates38.43218, -78.16262
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,406 (2022)
Projected traffic12,273 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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. Seminole Trail over Little Crooked Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is S. Seminole Trail over Little Crooked 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S. Seminole Trail over Little Crooked Run carry?

About 8,406 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Seminole Trail over Little Crooked Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S. Seminole Trail over Little Crooked Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.