US Bridges

Trout Farm Rd. over Cripple Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .05MTO749&1.25MTOSMYTHCO · Structure no. 000000000019767

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trout Farm Rd. over Cripple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trout Farm Rd. over Cripple Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesTrout Farm Rd.
CrossesCripple Creek
Location.05MTO749&1.25MTOSMYTHCO
RouteCounty Highway 692
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81346, -81.25822
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic111 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Trout Farm Rd. over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Trout Farm 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 2023.

How much traffic does Trout Farm Rd. over Cripple Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Trout Farm Rd. over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Trout Farm Rd. over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.