US Bridges

Crabtree Falls HWY over Coxs Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.05-RT.683 / 0.25-RT.814 · Structure no. 000000000012432

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crabtree Falls HWY over Coxs Creek is a steel culvert carrying Crabtree Falls HWY over Coxs Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCrabtree Falls HWY
CrossesCoxs Creek
Location0.05-RT.683 / 0.25-RT.814
RouteState Highway 56
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84719, -79.03253
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic726 (2022)
Projected traffic809 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Coxs Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crabtree Falls HWY over Coxs Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Crabtree Falls HWY over Coxs Creek carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Crabtree Falls HWY over Coxs Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Crabtree Falls HWY over Coxs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.