Inventory Search Results

64 suspension bridges were found for search criteria: VDOT. All 64 bridges from the search results appear below. Click the Bridgemeister ID number to isolate the bridge on its own page. If you don't see what you were looking for, try an image search with the same criteria: VDOT. This will find the bridge if it is pictured on the site, but is not a catenary suspension bridge.

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1938: James River

Buchanan, Virginia, USA - James River
Bridgemeister ID:337 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1938
Name:James River
Location:Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Crossing:James River
Coordinates:37.53038 N 79.67793 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Virginia State Highway Department (now VDOT)
References:RT20040413
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1
Side Span:1

Notes:

  • This oddly-proportioned bridge has a long side-span on one side and no side-span on the other.
  • Damaged by storm, November, 2003. Temporarily closed, February, 2004. Repaired and reopened March, 2004.

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Photo by David Denenberg Photo by David Denenberg

1987: (footbridge)

Criglersville, Virginia, USA - Robinson River
Bridgemeister ID:1331 (added 2004-04-30)
Year Completed:1987
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Criglersville, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Robinson River
Coordinates:38.4633 N 78.309933 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 36.6 meters (120 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by David Denenberg

(footbridge)

Alum Springs, Virginia, USA - Little Walker Creek
Bridgemeister ID:787 (added 2003-03-22)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Alum Springs, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Little Walker Creek
Coordinates:37.15938 N 80.80502 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1 x 28 meters (92 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Alum Wells vicinity and Craigs Mill vicinity, Virginia, USA - North Fork Holston River
Bridgemeister ID:1342 (added 2004-05-08)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Alum Wells vicinity and Craigs Mill vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:North Fork Holston River
At or Near Feature:Buffalo Ford
Coordinates:36.74740 N 82.18636 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1 x 58.2 meters (191 feet) estimated
Side Span:1 x 18.3 meters (60 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Artrip, Virginia, USA - Clinch River
Bridgemeister ID:2367 (added 2007-09-08)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Artrip, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Clinch River
Coordinates:36.96490 N 82.11193 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Status:Closed (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Barbours Creek vicinity, Virginia, USA - Craig Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1375 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Barbours Creek vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Craig Creek
Coordinates:37.54998 N 80.01515 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 61.3 meters (201 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Bellamy vicinity, Virginia, USA - Copper Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1372 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Bellamy vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Copper Creek
Coordinates:36.66061 N 82.68509 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 26.5 meters (87 feet) estimated
Side Spans:1 x 6.1 meters (20 feet) estimated,
1 x 7.3 meters (24 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Blackford vicinity, Virginia, USA - Clinch River
Bridgemeister ID:1457 (added 2004-08-15)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Blackford vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Clinch River
Coordinates:37.00014 N 81.92902 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 59.1 meters (194 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Blackwell vicinity, Virginia, USA - North Fork Holston River
Bridgemeister ID:825 (added 2003-05-31)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Blackwell vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:North Fork Holston River
Coordinates:36.84036 N 81.87080 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Carrol Mill vicinity, Virginia, USA - Hardy Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1356 (added 2004-05-15)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Carrol Mill vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Hardy Creek
Coordinates:36.66879 N 83.25842 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 18.3 meters (60 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Carrol Mill, Virginia, USA - Hardy Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1355 (added 2004-05-15)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Carrol Mill, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Hardy Creek
Coordinates:36.67238 N 83.26071 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 12.2 meters (40 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Carter Ferry, Clinchport vicinity, Virginia, USA - Clinch River
Bridgemeister ID:1381 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Carter Ferry, Clinchport vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Clinch River
Coordinates:36.69280 N 82.69012 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 68.6 meters (225 feet) estimated
Side Spans:1 x 29 meters (95 feet) estimated,
1 x 18.9 meters (62 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Charlton vicinity, Virginia, USA - Craig Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1387 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Charlton vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Craig Creek
Coordinates:37.58205 N 79.99082 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 56.4 meters (185 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Chatham Hill vicinity, Virginia, USA - North Fork Holston River
Bridgemeister ID:1335 (added 2004-05-01)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Chatham Hill vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:North Fork Holston River
Coordinates:36.95624 N 81.49294 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 22.6 meters (74 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Chatham Hill vicinity, Virginia, USA - North Fork Holston River
Bridgemeister ID:1339 (added 2004-05-02)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Chatham Hill vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:North Fork Holston River
Coordinates:36.95690 N 81.49520 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 28.3 meters (93 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Clearwater Park vicinity, Virginia, USA - Jackson River
Bridgemeister ID:1389 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Clearwater Park vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Jackson River
Coordinates:37.86373 N 79.98956 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 62.2 meters (204 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Clinchport, Virginia, USA - Clinch River
Bridgemeister ID:1391 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Clinchport, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Clinch River
Coordinates:36.673533 N 82.747483 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 86 meters (282 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Dona vicinity, Virginia, USA - North Fork Clinch River
Bridgemeister ID:1380 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Dona vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:North Fork Clinch River
Coordinates:36.60260 N 82.96255 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 42.7 meters (140 feet) estimated
Side Spans:2

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Dorter Mill, Virginia, USA - North Fork Holston River
Bridgemeister ID:1350 (added 2004-05-08)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Dorter Mill, Virginia, USA
Crossing:North Fork Holston River
Coordinates:36.61721 N 82.51891 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1 x 85.3 meters (280 feet) estimated
Side Span:1 x 5.2 meters (17 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Dryden vicinity, Virginia, USA - Powell River
Bridgemeister ID:1403 (added 2004-07-04)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Dryden vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Powell River
Coordinates:36.76043 N 82.94509 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 45.1 meters (148 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Friendship, Virginia, USA - South Fork Holston River
Bridgemeister ID:824 (added 2003-05-31)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Friendship, Virginia, USA
Crossing:South Fork Holston River
Coordinates:36.71700 N 81.74703 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1 x 36.3 meters (119 feet) estimated
Side Span:1 x 7 meters (23 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Fulks Run vicinity, Virginia, USA - Little Dry River
Bridgemeister ID:1330 (added 2004-04-30)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Fulks Run vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Little Dry River
Coordinates:38.65450 N 78.93848 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 52.4 meters (172 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Griffith, Virginia, USA - Cowpasture River
Bridgemeister ID:798 (added 2003-03-28)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Griffith, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Cowpasture River
Coordinates:37.86683 N 79.73335 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2015)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 56.1 meters (184 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Griffith, Virginia, USA - Pads Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1365 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Griffith, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Pads Creek
Coordinates:37.86571 N 79.73183 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 22.6 meters (74 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Jonesville vicinity, Virginia, USA - Powell River
Bridgemeister ID:1412 (added 2004-07-04)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Jonesville vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Powell River
Coordinates:36.67621 N 83.05527 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 73.8 meters (242 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Jordan Mines, Virginia, USA - Potts Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1363 (added 2004-07-02)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Jordan Mines, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Potts Creek
Coordinates:37.66552 N 80.12227 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 25 meters (82 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Jordan Mines, Virginia, USA - Potts Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1385 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Jordan Mines, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Potts Creek
Coordinates:37.66542 N 80.11738 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 37.8 meters (124 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Lantz Mills, Wakemans Grove vicinity, Virginia, USA - Stoney Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1328 (added 2004-04-29)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Lantz Mills, Wakemans Grove vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Stoney Creek
Coordinates:38.84015 N 78.59558 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2009)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 34.1 meters (112 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Paul Stoneburner Photo by Margo Mead Photo by David Denenberg

(footbridge)

Long Hollow, Staffordsville vicinity, Virginia, USA - Walker Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1593 (added 2005-02-05)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Long Hollow, Staffordsville vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Walker Creek
Coordinates:37.25769 N 80.71242 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 50.3 meters (165 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Removed at some point between 2008 and 2020.
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Loves Mill, Virginia, USA - South Fork Holston River
Bridgemeister ID:823 (added 2003-05-31)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Loves Mill, Virginia, USA
Crossing:South Fork Holston River
Coordinates:36.74687 N 81.68242 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
References:BHC20041106, BHC20050125
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 30.5 meters (100 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • BHC20041106: Closed by VDOT May, 2004 "because of deterioration of its wood support poles". Funds and schedule for repair unknown.
  • BHC20050125: Reopened by VDOT January, 2005 after "State road crews spent two weeks and about $25,000 putting in steel and concrete footings and replacing floorboards."
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Marlbrook vicinity, Virginia, USA - South River
Bridgemeister ID:1383 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Marlbrook vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:South River
Coordinates:37.84764 N 79.27338 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 32 meters (105 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Appears to have been rebuilt in 2004, likely due to flood damage.
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Michael Smith

(footbridge)

Marshalltown vicinity, Virginia, USA - Craig Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1377 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Marshalltown vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Craig Creek
Coordinates:37.53598 N 80.03417 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 45.7 meters (150 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

McConnell vicinity, Virginia, USA - Copper Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1353 (added 2004-05-15)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:McConnell vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Copper Creek
Coordinates:36.73020 N 82.46878 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1 x 26.8 meters (88 feet) estimated
Side Spans:1 x 4.3 meters (14 feet) estimated,
1 x 8.8 meters (29 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Located at the Scott County route 714 low-water vehicular crossing of Copper Creek.
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

McConnell vicinity, Virginia, USA - Copper Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1360 (added 2004-05-16)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:McConnell vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Copper Creek
Coordinates:36.73500 N 82.46173 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1 x 25.9 meters (85 feet) estimated
Side Spans:1 x 9.1 meters (30 feet) estimated,
1 x 7.3 meters (24 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Located about 1/4-mile walk from the intersection of Scott County routes 670 and 673.
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Mooretown, Virginia, USA - Little Back Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1388 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Mooretown, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Little Back Creek
Coordinates:38.10547 N 79.90070 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 24.4 meters (80 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Oriskany vicinity, Virginia, USA - Craig Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1369 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Oriskany vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Craig Creek
Coordinates:37.61221 N 79.98092 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 51.2 meters (168 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by David Denenberg

(footbridge)

Oriskany vicinity, Virginia, USA - Craig Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1374 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Oriskany vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Craig Creek
Coordinates:37.61505 N 79.98825 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 54.9 meters (180 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Oriskany vicinity, Virginia, USA - Craig Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1376 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Oriskany vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Craig Creek
Coordinates:37.60470 N 79.99361 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 70.1 meters (230 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Oriskany vicinity, Virginia, USA - Craig Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1591 (added 2005-02-05)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Oriskany vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Craig Creek
Coordinates:37.60917 N 79.96701 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 54.9 meters (180 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Pine Grove vicinity, Virginia, USA - North Fork Holston River
Bridgemeister ID:1344 (added 2004-05-08)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Pine Grove vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:North Fork Holston River
At or Near Feature:Fleenor Mill Ford
Coordinates:36.71495 N 82.26497 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 71.3 meters (234 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Pine Grove vicinity, Virginia, USA - North Fork Holston River
Bridgemeister ID:1345 (added 2004-05-08)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Pine Grove vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:North Fork Holston River
At or Near Feature:Hobbs Ford
Coordinates:36.71058 N 82.28812 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 55.5 meters (182 feet) estimated
Side Spans:1 x 12.2 meters (40 feet) estimated,
1 x 17.7 meters (58 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Poteet Ford, Jonesville vicinity, Virginia, USA - Powell River
Bridgemeister ID:1368 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Poteet Ford, Jonesville vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Powell River
Coordinates:36.66681 N 83.08469 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:Closed (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

  • Closed at some point between 2004 and 2020.

Annotated Citations:

  • Quon, Kristin. "Future of historic Lee County bridge up in the air." WCYB News 5, 11 March 2021, wcyb.com/news/local/future-of-historic-lee-county-bridge-up-in-the-air.

    "On Tuesday, March 16th, the Lee County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to talk about the proposed abandonment of 1.1 miles of State Route 739 (Harris Hollow Road and Hunting Club Road) from State Route 783 to .95 miles south of State Route 617... The proposed abandonment also includes the abandonment of the swinging pedestrian bridge, which is currently not in useā€¦"

  • Arintok, Angelique. "Historic swinging bridge and surrounding road in Lee County won't be under new supervision." WCYB News 5, 1 May 2021, wcyb.com/news/local/historic-swinging-bridge-and-surrounding-road-wont-be-under-new-supervision.

    Discussed local controversy regarding the proposed abandonment of the segment of road leading up to the bridge and the abandonment of the bridge. Local citizens were against abandonment citing historical value of the bridge.

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Potts Creek vicinity, Virginia, USA - Potts Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1373 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Potts Creek vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Potts Creek
Coordinates:37.63544 N 80.17103 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 27.4 meters (90 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Potts Creek vicinity, Virginia, USA - Potts Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1379 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Potts Creek vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Potts Creek
Coordinates:37.62819 N 80.17810 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 27.1 meters (89 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Roebuck vicinity, Virginia, USA - North Fork Holston River
Bridgemeister ID:1341 (added 2004-05-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Roebuck vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:North Fork Holston River
Coordinates:36.76827 N 82.11185 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 68.3 meters (224 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Seven Fountains, Virginia, USA - Narrow Passage Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1327 (added 2004-04-28)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Seven Fountains, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Narrow Passage Creek
Coordinates:38.85500 N 78.40410 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 25 meters (82 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Adjacent to Seven Fountains Rd. low-water vehicle crossing.

External Links:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Silent Dell, Virginia, USA - Craig Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1592 (added 2005-02-05)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Silent Dell, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Craig Creek
Coordinates:37.64643 N 79.94933 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 51.2 meters (168 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by David Denenberg

(footbridge)

Slabtown vicinity, Virginia, USA - Big Moccasin Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1351 (added 2004-05-08)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Slabtown vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Big Moccasin Creek
Coordinates:36.64503 N 82.56230 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 30.5 meters (100 feet) estimated
Side Spans:1 x 7.3 meters (24 feet) estimated,
1 x 11 meters (36 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Snodgrass Ford, Wilson Hill vicinity, Virginia, USA - Powell River
Bridgemeister ID:1370 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Snodgrass Ford, Wilson Hill vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Powell River
Coordinates:36.61987 N 83.25140 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 67.7 meters (222 feet) estimated
Side Spans:1 x 10.1 meters (33 feet) estimated,
1 x 11.9 meters (39 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Spivey Ford, Bellamy vicinity, Virginia, USA - Copper Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1382 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Spivey Ford, Bellamy vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Copper Creek
Coordinates:36.65955 N 82.70329 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 30.5 meters (100 feet) estimated
Side Spans:1 x 10.1 meters (33 feet) estimated,
1 x 13.7 meters (45 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Starnes Slant, Kerns vicinity, Virginia, USA - Clinch River
Bridgemeister ID:1392 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Starnes Slant, Kerns vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Clinch River
Coordinates:36.73696 N 82.61993 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 79.2 meters (260 feet) estimated
Side Spans:1 x 18.9 meters (62 feet) estimated,
1 x 26.2 meters (86 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Strasburg vicinity, Virginia, USA - North Fork Shenandoah River
Bridgemeister ID:1267 (added 2004-03-14)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Strasburg vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:North Fork Shenandoah River
Coordinates:38.95416 N 78.37521 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Adjacent to Deer Rapids Rd. low-water vehicular crossing.
Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Jobie Watson

(footbridge)

Williamsville, Virginia, USA - Cowpasture River
Bridgemeister ID:795 (added 2003-03-28)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Williamsville, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Cowpasture River
Coordinates:38.18913 N 79.56386 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1 x 57.9 meters (190 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Willow Grove, Virginia, USA - North Fork Shenandoah River
Bridgemeister ID:1269 (added 2004-03-14)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Willow Grove, Virginia, USA
Crossing:North Fork Shenandoah River
Coordinates:38.84426 N 78.53328 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1
Side Span:1

Notes:

  • Adjacent to Chapman Landing Rd. low-water vehicular crossing near area known as "Narrow Passage" where Narrow Passage Creek flows into the Shenandoah.
  • The side span against the hillside is suspended.
Photo by David Denenberg

(footbridge)

Wilson Hill vicinity, Virginia, USA - Powell River
Bridgemeister ID:1354 (added 2004-05-15)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Wilson Hill vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Powell River
Coordinates:36.61521 N 83.29997 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1 x 61 meters (200 feet) estimated
Side Span:1 x 15.8 meters (52 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Wilson Hill vicinity, Virginia, USA - Powell River
Bridgemeister ID:1364 (added 2004-07-02)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Wilson Hill vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Powell River
Coordinates:36.63608 N 83.22846 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1 x 74.7 meters (245 feet) estimated
Side Span:1 x 15.2 meters (50 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Wood vicinity, Virginia, USA - Clinch River
Bridgemeister ID:1371 (added 2004-07-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Wood vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Clinch River
Coordinates:36.78314 N 82.56162 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2007)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 68.6 meters (225 feet) estimated
Side Spans:1 x 11.6 meters (38 feet) estimated,
1 x 14 meters (46 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Bob Taylor

(footbridge)

Wood, Virginia, USA - Clinch River
Bridgemeister ID:1362 (added 2004-07-02)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Wood, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Clinch River
Coordinates:36.79557 N 82.53400 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:Closed (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 74.4 meters (244 feet) estimated
Side Spans:1 x 11.6 meters (38 feet) estimated,
1 x 15.8 meters (52 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Woodstock, Virginia, USA - North Fork Shenandoah River
Bridgemeister ID:1268 (added 2004-03-14)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Woodstock, Virginia, USA
Crossing:North Fork Shenandoah River
Coordinates:38.860289 N 78.501842 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:Demolished, 2010
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Photo by David Denenberg.

(footbridge)

Woodstock, Virginia, USA - North Fork Shenandoah River
Bridgemeister ID:1270 (added 2004-03-14)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Woodstock, Virginia, USA
Crossing:North Fork Shenandoah River
Coordinates:38.87105 N 78.49601 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

  • Adjacent to Lupton Rd. low-water vehicular crossing.
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Zenobia vicinity, Virginia, USA - North Fork Holston River
Bridgemeister ID:1343 (added 2004-05-08)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Zenobia vicinity, Virginia, USA
Crossing:North Fork Holston River
Coordinates:36.73956 N 82.20114 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 49.4 meters (162 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Anglers Way Road

Flat Rock, Clinchport, Virginia, USA - Clinch River
Bridgemeister ID:988 (added 2003-11-15)
Name:Anglers Way Road
Location:Flat Rock, Clinchport, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Clinch River
Coordinates:36.6111 N 82.84273 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1 x 80.8 meters (265 feet) estimated
Side Span:1 x 15.2 meters (50 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Lindsay Lane

Criglersville, Virginia, USA - Robinson River
Bridgemeister ID:1332 (added 2004-05-01)
Name:Lindsay Lane
Location:Criglersville, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Robinson River
Coordinates:38.4574 N 78.301833 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:Closed, October, 2020 (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 45.7 meters (150 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • There are two suspension footbridges across the Robinson River at Criglersville. This one is located where Lindsay Lane fords Robinson River.
  • 2020, October: Closed after failing safety inspection.
  • 2021, February: VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) proposals to either rehabilitate or replace the bridge are being considered.
  • Near 1987 (footbridge) - Criglersville, Virginia, USA.
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by David Denenberg

Rockbridge Baths

Rockbridge Baths, Virginia, USA - Maury River
Bridgemeister ID:793 (added 2003-03-28)
Name:Rockbridge Baths
Location:Rockbridge Baths, Virginia, USA
Crossing:Maury River
Coordinates:37.90029 N 79.40998 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 56.7 meters (186 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Michael Smith



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