US Bridges

Chance Creek RD775 over E. Fork Crooked Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.02-RTE699; 0.85-RTE700 · Structure no. 000000000004770

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chance Creek RD775 over E. Fork Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying Chance Creek RD775 over E. Fork Crooked Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesChance Creek RD775
CrossesE. Fork Crooked Creek
Location0.02-RTE699; 0.85-RTE700
RouteCounty Highway 775
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64006, -80.76412
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2022)
Projected traffic978 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$192.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chance Creek RD775 over E. Fork Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chance Creek RD775 over E. Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Chance Creek RD775 over E. Fork Crooked Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chance Creek RD775 over E. Fork Crooked Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chance Creek RD775 over E. Fork Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.