US Bridges

Coeburn Rd. over Cranes Nest River

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 0.00 DICKEN&0.00 Wise CO · Structure no. 000000000005804

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coeburn Rd. over Cranes Nest River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coeburn Rd. over Cranes Nest River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 92 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 5 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesCoeburn Rd.
CrossesCranes Nest River
Location0.00 DICKEN&0.00 Wise CO
RouteState Highway 72
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05972, -82.49445
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2022)
Projected traffic993 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 Coeburn Rd. over Cranes Nest River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Coeburn Rd. over Cranes Nest River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Coeburn Rd. over Cranes Nest River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coeburn Rd. over Cranes Nest River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coeburn Rd. over Cranes Nest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.