US Bridges

Cummings Street over Town Creek

Good

Washington County, Virginia · 0.23 to 670; 0.05TO 1515 · Structure no. 000000000022393

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
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 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesCummings Street
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.23 to 670; 0.05TO 1515
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates36.69286, -81.97494
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 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 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 2024.

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.