US Bridges

Caney Valley Rd. over Krimmel Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 1.80 to 614 & 0.0 to 625 · Structure no. 000000000026699

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Valley Rd. over Krimmel Creek is a concrete slab carrying Caney Valley Rd. over Krimmel Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCaney Valley Rd.
CrossesKrimmel Creek
Location1.80 to 614 & 0.0 to 625
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73504, -82.14381
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2017)
Projected traffic82 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Caney Valley Rd. over Krimmel Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caney Valley Rd. over Krimmel 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Caney Valley Rd. over Krimmel Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Caney Valley Rd. over Krimmel Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Valley Rd. over Krimmel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.