US Bridges

Crabtree Falls HWY over South Fork Tye River

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 3.50-RT 687 / 1.20-RT 826 · Structure no. 000000000012433

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crabtree Falls HWY over South Fork Tye River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Crabtree Falls HWY over South Fork Tye River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 404 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCrabtree Falls HWY
CrossesSouth Fork Tye River
Location3.50-RT 687 / 1.20-RT 826
RouteState Highway 56
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.85297, -79.1033
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 South Fork Tye River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crabtree Falls HWY over South Fork Tye River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Crabtree Falls HWY over South Fork Tye River carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Crabtree Falls HWY over South Fork Tye River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Crabtree Falls HWY over South Fork Tye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.