Cliff Mtn. Way over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadScott County, Virginia · 0.60 FR 23 - 1.2 to 655 · Structure no. 000000000016776
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cliff Mtn. Way over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cliff Mtn. Way over Dry Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cliff Mtn. Way over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cliff Mtn. Way over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Cliff Mtn. Way over Dry Creek carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Cliff Mtn. Way over Dry Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cliff Mtn. Way over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.