US Bridges

Indian Valley Rd. over Crabbe Mill

Fair

Northumberland County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE201-1.9M RTE721 · Structure no. 000000000012778

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Valley Rd. over Crabbe Mill is a concrete culvert carrying Indian Valley Rd. over Crabbe Mill in Northumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Valley Rd.
CrossesCrabbe Mill
Location0.7M RTE201-1.9M RTE721
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyNorthumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88769, -76.44964
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2022)
Projected traffic575 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Valley Rd. over Crabbe Mill built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Valley Rd. over Crabbe Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Valley Rd. over Crabbe Mill carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Indian Valley Rd. over Crabbe Mill?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Indian Valley Rd. over Crabbe Mill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.