US Bridges

Pope Road over Cripple Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .60M to 619 & .40M to 643 · Structure no. 000000000019704

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pope Road over Cripple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pope Road over Cripple Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 56 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPope Road
CrossesCripple Creek
Location.60M to 619 & .40M to 643
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84098, -81.04998
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pope Road over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Pope 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pope Road over Cripple Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Pope Road over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pope Road over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.