Silings Road over Cripple Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWythe County, Virginia · .60M to 619 & .00M to 642 · Structure no. 000000000019706
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silings Road over Cripple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silings Road over Cripple Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 0 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Silings Road over Cripple Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silings 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Silings Road over Cripple Creek carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Silings Road over Cripple Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Silings Road over Cripple Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.