US Bridges

Cedar Springs Rd. over Cripple Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .30 Mto 734&.50 to Sm CO · Structure no. 000000000019785

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
527
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Springs Rd. over Cripple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cedar Springs Rd. over Cripple Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 527 vehicles a day, projected to reach 791 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Springs Rd.
CrossesCripple Creek
Location.30 Mto 734&.50 to Sm CO
RouteCounty Highway 749
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82654, -81.28042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2022)
Projected traffic791 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cedar Springs Rd. over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Cedar Springs 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Springs Rd. over Cripple Creek carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedar Springs Rd. over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Springs Rd. over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.