US Bridges

Route 0311 over Craig Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 1.20-RT 692;2.13-RTE 691 · Structure no. 000000000005468

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,009
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0311 over Craig Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0311 over Craig Creek in Craig 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 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 4,009 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,470 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0311
CrossesCraig Creek
Location1.20-RT 692;2.13-RTE 691
RouteState Highway 311
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.43031, -80.13841
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,009 (2022)
Projected traffic4,470 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0311 over Craig Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 0311 over Craig 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 Route 0311 over Craig Creek carry?

About 4,009 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0311 over Craig Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0311 over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.