US Bridges

Ivanhoe Road over Cripple Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .03M to 641 & .64M to 642 · Structure no. 000000000019636

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,424
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivanhoe Road over Cripple Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ivanhoe Road over Cripple Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 84 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 2,424 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,610 by 2045. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesIvanhoe Road
CrossesCripple Creek
Location.03M to 641 & .64M to 642
RouteState Highway 94
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85947, -80.98095
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,424 (2022)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Ivanhoe Road over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Ivanhoe Road over Cripple 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ivanhoe Road over Cripple Creek carry?

About 2,424 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ivanhoe Road over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ivanhoe Road over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.