US Bridges

Twin Springs RD over Crackers Neck Branch

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · .05M to 681 & .50M to 678 · Structure no. 000000000016828

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
666
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Springs RD over Crackers Neck Branch is a concrete slab carrying Twin Springs RD over Crackers Neck Branch in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTwin Springs RD
CrossesCrackers Neck Branch
Location.05M to 681 & .50M to 678
RouteCounty Highway 680
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75571, -82.43501
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2022)
Projected traffic743 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$165.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twin Springs RD over Crackers Neck Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Twin Springs RD over Crackers Neck Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Twin Springs RD over Crackers Neck Branch carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Twin Springs RD over Crackers Neck Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Springs RD over Crackers Neck Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.