US Bridges

Orby Cantrell Hwy. over Indian Creek

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .0MTO23B@POUND&1.8MTO671 · Structure no. 000000000019278

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,005
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 1967, so it is 58 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 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 6,005 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,008 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOrby Cantrell Hwy.
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.0MTO23B@POUND&1.8MTO671
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10081, -82.59967
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,005 (2022)
Projected traffic9,008 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$90 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orby Cantrell Hwy. over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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 6,005 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orby Cantrell Hwy. over Indian Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Orby Cantrell Hwy. over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.