US Bridges

Caddell RD./1109 over Branch of Thornspring Br

Good

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.13-RTE11; 0.03-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000014629

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caddell RD./1109 over Branch of Thornspring Br is a concrete slab carrying Caddell RD./1109 over Branch of Thornspring Br in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCaddell RD./1109
CrossesBranch of Thornspring Br
Location0.13-RTE11; 0.03-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 1109
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0979, -80.72128
Functional classUrban 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 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Caddell RD./1109 over Branch of Thornspring Br built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caddell RD./1109 over Branch of Thornspring Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does Caddell RD./1109 over Branch of Thornspring Br carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Caddell RD./1109 over Branch of Thornspring Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Caddell RD./1109 over Branch of Thornspring Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.