US Bridges

Criser Road over Happy Creek

Good

Warren County, Virginia · .04 RT522-.11 Old Belmont · Structure no. 000000000031248

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,730
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Criser Road over Happy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Criser Road over Happy Creek in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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.

It carries about 4,730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,353 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCriser Road
CrossesHappy Creek
Location.04 RT522-.11 Old Belmont
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90561, -78.18563
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,730 (2022)
Projected traffic6,353 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Criser Road over Happy Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Criser Road over Happy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Criser Road over Happy Creek carry?

About 4,730 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Criser Road over Happy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Criser Road over Happy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.