US Bridges

Forest Oak RD./620 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.01-RTE915; 0.40-RTE712 · Structure no. 000000000004640

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Oak RD./620 over Crooked Creek is a concrete slab carrying Forest Oak RD./620 over Crooked Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Oak RD./620
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.01-RTE915; 0.40-RTE712
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67567, -80.8111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$148.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Oak RD./620 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Forest Oak RD./620 over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Oak RD./620 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Forest Oak RD./620 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Oak RD./620 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.