US Bridges

Cliff Mtn RD over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Scott County, Virginia · 0.25 FR 654- 3.65 End RTE · Structure no. 000000000028117

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliff Mtn RD over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cliff Mtn RD over Dry Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCliff Mtn RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.25 FR 654- 3.65 End RTE
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74066, -82.77086
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Cliff Mtn RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cliff Mtn RD over Dry Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cliff Mtn RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cliff Mtn RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cliff Mtn RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.