US Bridges

Craig Creek RD/615 over Roaring Run

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE621; 1.05-RTE707 · Structure no. 000000000025524

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craig Creek RD/615 over Roaring Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Craig Creek RD/615 over Roaring Run in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCraig Creek RD/615
CrossesRoaring Run
Location0.05-RTE621; 1.05-RTE707
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates37.69259, -79.89067
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2019)
Projected traffic95 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$206.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craig Creek RD/615 over Roaring Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craig Creek RD/615 over Roaring Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Craig Creek RD/615 over Roaring Run carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Craig Creek RD/615 over Roaring Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Craig Creek RD/615 over Roaring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.