FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD

Carrying CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD over CRIPPLE CREEK

.30M TO 619 & .03M TO 797, Wythe, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
71 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD

The CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD bridge in Wythe, Virginia carries CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD over CRIPPLE CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 44.5 meters (146 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 102 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 70.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD compares

▲ 24.8
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Virginia bridges
181
Bridges in Wythe · 6 in Poor condition
CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD 70.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.1

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
70.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
44.5 m (146 ft)
Deck Width
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
102 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000019651

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD against other structures in Wythe and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD?

CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD in Wythe, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD inspected?

CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 102 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD?

CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 70.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD?

CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?

CRIPPLE CREEK ROAD was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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