US Bridges

Apache RD./RTE.711 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.50-RTE916; 2.30-RTE789 · Structure no. 000000000004722

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apache RD./RTE.711 over Crooked Creek is a concrete slab carrying Apache RD./RTE.711 over Crooked Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesApache RD./RTE.711
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.50-RTE916; 2.30-RTE789
RouteCounty Highway 711
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68317, -80.78794
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$112.4 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apache RD./RTE.711 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apache RD./RTE.711 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 2023.

How much traffic does Apache RD./RTE.711 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Apache RD./RTE.711 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Apache RD./RTE.711 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.