US Bridges

Gleaves Rd. over Cripple Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .05M to 602& 1.15M to 646 · Structure no. 000000000019686

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gleaves Rd. over Cripple Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gleaves Rd. over Cripple Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesGleaves Rd.
CrossesCripple Creek
Location.05M to 602& 1.15M to 646
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82824, -81.09946
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2022)
Projected traffic267 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Gleaves Rd. over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gleaves Rd. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gleaves Rd. over Cripple Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gleaves Rd. over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gleaves Rd. over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.