US Bridges

Claude Road over Cressy Creek

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · .0 Mi. SW ST RTE 601 · Structure no. 080814000003220

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
1997 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Claude Road over Cressy Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Claude Road over Cressy Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesClaude Road
CrossesCressy Creek
Location.0 Mi. SW ST RTE 601
RouteFederal Lands Road 49331
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75694, -81.39053
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Claude Road over Cressy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claude Road over Cressy Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Claude Road over Cressy Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Claude Road over Cressy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Claude Road over Cressy Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.