US Bridges

Route 0311 over Craig Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 691-0.11 Rt 618 · Structure no. 000000000005469

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,009
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0311 over Craig Creek is a concrete tee beam 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 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesRoute 0311
CrossesCraig Creek
Location0.01 Rt 691-0.11 Rt 618
RouteState Highway 311
Coordinates37.45114, -80.11301
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$72 million (2018 estimate)
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 October 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 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0311 over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.