US Bridges

Cummings Street over Town Creek

Good

Washington County, Virginia · 0.23 RTE 1515;0.05 RTE 81 · Structure no. 000000000022392

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 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 1959 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 66 years old, older 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 7,188 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,248 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesCummings Street
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.23 RTE 1515;0.05 RTE 81
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates36.69862, -81.97435
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 structure6
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 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Cummings Street over Town 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 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Cummings Street over Town Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.