US Bridges

Craig Valley RD311 over Craig Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 0.96-RTE618;1.87-RTE688 · Structure no. 000000000005470

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
158 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,009
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craig Valley RD311 over Craig Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Craig Valley RD311 over Craig Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesCraig Valley RD311
CrossesCraig Creek
Location0.96-RTE618;1.87-RTE688
RouteState Highway 311
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46549, -80.10683
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 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 Craig Valley RD311 over Craig Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craig Valley RD311 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Craig Valley RD311 over Craig Creek carry?

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

How long is Craig Valley RD311 over Craig Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Craig Valley RD311 over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.