US Bridges

Crabtree Falls HWY over Tye River

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.05-RT. 666/0.45-RT. 680 · Structure no. 000000000012417

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crabtree Falls HWY over Tye River is a concrete tee beam carrying Crabtree Falls HWY over Tye River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 86 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 726 vehicles a day, projected to reach 809 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrabtree Falls HWY
CrossesTye River
Location0.05-RT. 666/0.45-RT. 680
RouteState Highway 56
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.78271, -78.99716
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2022)
Projected traffic809 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$329.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crabtree Falls HWY over Tye River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Crabtree Falls HWY over Tye 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 Crabtree Falls HWY over Tye River carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Crabtree Falls HWY over Tye River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Crabtree Falls HWY over Tye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.