Cranes Nest Rd. over Trace Creek
GoodWise County, Virginia · 2.69M to 640& 2.9M to 649 · Structure no. 000000000019324
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 622
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cranes Nest Rd. over Trace Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cranes Nest Rd. over Trace Creek in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 94 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cranes Nest Rd. over Trace Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Cranes Nest Rd. over Trace 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Cranes Nest Rd. over Trace Creek carry?
About 622 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Cranes Nest Rd. over Trace Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cranes Nest Rd. over Trace Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.