US Bridges

Lockes Mill RD over Craig Run

Fair

Clarke County, Virginia · 0.40 to 613 - 0.50 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000005429

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockes Mill RD over Craig Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lockes Mill RD over Craig Run in Clarke County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 236 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLockes Mill RD
CrossesCraig Run
Location0.40 to 613 - 0.50 to 608
RouteCounty Highway 621
Coordinates39.10201, -77.96523
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic236 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$54 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lockes Mill RD over Craig Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lockes Mill RD over Craig Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lockes Mill RD over Craig Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Lockes Mill RD over Craig Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lockes Mill RD over Craig Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.