US Bridges

Coal Creek RD./608 over Coal Creek

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.30-RTE815N; 0.20-RTE815 · Structure no. 000000000031363

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Creek RD./608 over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coal Creek RD./608 over Coal Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCoal Creek RD./608
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.30-RTE815N; 0.20-RTE815
RouteCounty Highway 608
Coordinates36.62527, -80.86898
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic86 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coal Creek RD./608 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coal Creek RD./608 over Coal Creek 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 Coal Creek RD./608 over Coal Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Coal Creek RD./608 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Coal Creek RD./608 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.