Craft Road over Simpson Creek
GoodAlleghany County, Virginia · 0.59 D. End -0.05 Rt 850 · Structure no. 000000000001202
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Craft Road over Simpson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craft Road over Simpson Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2045. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Craft Road over Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Craft Road over Simpson 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Craft Road over Simpson Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Craft Road over Simpson Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Craft Road over Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.