US Bridges

Cummings Street over Town Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.01 RTE 1515;0.49 RTE 81 · Structure no. 000000000022391

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,188
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cummings Street over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cummings Street over Town Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,188 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,248 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesCummings Street
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.01 RTE 1515;0.49 RTE 81
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates36.69286, -81.97494
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,188 (2022)
Projected traffic9,248 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cummings Street over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cummings Street over Town 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cummings Street over Town Creek carry?

About 7,188 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cummings Street over Town Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Cummings Street over Town Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.