US Bridges

Valley Road over Crawley Branch

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · 1.29 Rt 630 & 0.01 Rt 631 · Structure no. 000000000017549

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Crawley Branch is a concrete slab carrying Valley Road over Crawley Branch in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 162 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Road
CrossesCrawley Branch
Location1.29 Rt 630 & 0.01 Rt 631
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90554, -81.61755
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic162 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$136.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Road over Crawley Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Valley Road over Crawley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Crawley Branch carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Valley Road over Crawley Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Crawley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.