US Bridges

Cub Creek Rd. over Tye River

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.13-RT.56/0.17-RT.681 · Structure no. 000000000012577

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cub Creek Rd. over Tye River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cub Creek Rd. over Tye River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCub Creek Rd.
CrossesTye River
Location0.13-RT.56/0.17-RT.681
RouteCounty Highway 680
Coordinates37.81158, -79.00141
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2020)
Projected traffic123 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cub Creek Rd. over Tye River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cub Creek Rd. over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Cub Creek Rd. over Tye River carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cub Creek Rd. over Tye River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cub Creek Rd. over Tye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.