US Bridges

Crabtree Falls HWY over Tye River

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.75-RT.752 / 0.01-RT.680 · Structure no. 000000000012418

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crabtree Falls HWY over Tye River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Crabtree Falls HWY over Tye River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 48 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 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 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 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
Location0.75-RT.752 / 0.01-RT.680
RouteState Highway 56
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80769, -79.00326
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crabtree Falls HWY over Tye River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

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 September 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 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Crabtree Falls HWY over Tye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.