Paint Bank RD /311 over Potts Creek
GoodCraig County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE 600;0.05-RTE 661 · Structure no. 000000000005473
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 322
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paint Bank RD /311 over Potts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Paint Bank RD /311 over Potts Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 67 years old, older 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paint Bank RD /311 over Potts Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Paint Bank RD /311 over Potts 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Paint Bank RD /311 over Potts Creek carry?
About 322 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Paint Bank RD /311 over Potts Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Paint Bank RD /311 over Potts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.