US Bridges

Paint Bank Rd/ 311 over Paint Bank Branch

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 600; 1.20 Rt 603 · Structure no. 000000000005482

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
322
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paint Bank Rd/ 311 over Paint Bank Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Paint Bank Rd/ 311 over Paint Bank Branch in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesPaint Bank Rd/ 311
CrossesPaint Bank Branch
Location0.30 Rt 600; 1.20 Rt 603
RouteState Highway 311
Coordinates37.56628, -80.25757
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2022)
Projected traffic359 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Paint Bank Rd/ 311 over Paint Bank Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paint Bank Rd/ 311 over Paint Bank Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Paint Bank Rd/ 311 over Paint Bank Branch carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Paint Bank Rd/ 311 over Paint Bank Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Paint Bank Rd/ 311 over Paint Bank Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.