US Bridges

Crabtree Falls HWY over North Fork Tye River

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.01-RT.687/8.63-RCKBCL · Structure no. 000000000012437

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crabtree Falls HWY over North Fork Tye River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Crabtree Falls HWY over North Fork Tye River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 404 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesCrabtree Falls HWY
CrossesNorth Fork Tye River
Location0.01-RT.687/8.63-RCKBCL
RouteState Highway 56
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.8576, -79.0461
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed55.9 mi (90 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$104 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crabtree Falls HWY over North Fork Tye River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crabtree Falls HWY over North Fork 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 July 2023.

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

About 404 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Crabtree Falls HWY over North Fork Tye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.