US Bridges

Waiteville RD /600 over Potts Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 1.75-RTE311;1.50-WVA Line · Structure no. 000000000005485

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waiteville RD /600 over Potts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waiteville RD /600 over Potts Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 297 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWaiteville RD /600
CrossesPotts Creek
Location1.75-RTE311;1.50-WVA Line
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55785, -80.28751
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2018)
Projected traffic297 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$140.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waiteville RD /600 over Potts Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waiteville RD /600 over Potts 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Waiteville RD /600 over Potts Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Waiteville RD /600 over Potts Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Waiteville RD /600 over Potts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.