Gleaves Road over Cripple Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWythe County, Virginia · .60M to 646 & .60M to 602 · Structure no. 000000000019677
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 147 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 178
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gleaves Road over Cripple Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Gleaves Road over Cripple Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2045. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Gleaves Road over Cripple Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gleaves Road over Cripple Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Gleaves Road over Cripple Creek carry?
About 178 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gleaves Road over Cripple Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Gleaves Road over Cripple Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.