US Bridges

Crigger Rd. over Cripple Creek

FairPosted for load

Wythe County, Virginia · 0.05M 749 & 1.05M 602 · Structure no. 000000000019744

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crigger Rd. over Cripple Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Crigger Rd. over Cripple Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 296 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCrigger Rd.
CrossesCripple Creek
Location0.05M 749 & 1.05M 602
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81374, -81.25355
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2017)
Projected traffic296 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$118 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crigger Rd. over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crigger 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 October 2024.

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

About 190 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Crigger Rd. over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Crigger Rd. over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.