US Bridges

Orby Cantrell Hwy. over Indian Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 6.6523B@WISE .9023B@POUND · Structure no. 000000000019270

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,354
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orby Cantrell Hwy. over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Orby Cantrell Hwy. over Indian Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 57 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 11,354 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,031 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesOrby Cantrell Hwy.
CrossesIndian Creek
Location6.6523B@WISE .9023B@POUND
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08666, -82.59868
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,354 (2022)
Projected traffic17,031 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Orby Cantrell Hwy. over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Orby Cantrell Hwy. over Indian 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Orby Cantrell Hwy. over Indian Creek carry?

About 11,354 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orby Cantrell Hwy. over Indian Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Orby Cantrell Hwy. over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.