US Bridges

Craig Creek RD/615 over Furnace Branch

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.65-RTE704; 0.75-RTE770 · Structure no. 000000000003375

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craig Creek RD/615 over Furnace Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Craig Creek RD/615 over Furnace Branch in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCraig Creek RD/615
CrossesFurnace Branch
Location0.65-RTE704; 0.75-RTE770
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.6314, -79.97497
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2019)
Projected traffic104 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Craig Creek RD/615 over Furnace Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craig Creek RD/615 over Furnace Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Craig Creek RD/615 over Furnace Branch carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Craig Creek RD/615 over Furnace Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Craig Creek RD/615 over Furnace Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.