US Bridges

Old Cifax RD./644 over Elk Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.00-RT665W; 0.01-RT665E · Structure no. 000000000026091

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cifax RD./644 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Cifax RD./644 over Elk Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesOld Cifax RD./644
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.00-RT665W; 0.01-RT665E
RouteCounty Highway 644
Coordinates37.41706, -79.35173
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2022)
Projected traffic784 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Old Cifax RD./644 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cifax RD./644 over Elk 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 Old Cifax RD./644 over Elk Creek carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Cifax RD./644 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cifax RD./644 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.