US Bridges

Cedar Springs Rd. over Cripple Creek

Good

Wythe County, Virginia · .05M to 612 & .70M to 672 · Structure no. 000000000019788

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
577
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Springs Rd. over Cripple Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Springs Rd. over Cripple Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 73 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 577 vehicles a day, projected to reach 866 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesCedar Springs Rd.
CrossesCripple Creek
Location.05M to 612 & .70M to 672
RouteCounty Highway 749
Coordinates36.81568, -81.19813
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2022)
Projected traffic866 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Cedar Springs Rd. over Cripple Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 577 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedar Springs Rd. over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Springs Rd. over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.