US Bridges

Route 0606 over Craig Creek

Good

Craig County, Virginia · 1.40 Rt 614; 0.30 Rt 615 · Structure no. 000000000005488

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
374
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0606 over Craig Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0606 over Craig Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 374 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2045. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0606
CrossesCraig Creek
Location1.40 Rt 614; 0.30 Rt 615
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.563, -80.03077
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2022)
Projected traffic417 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$112.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0606 over Craig Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0606 over Craig 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0606 over Craig Creek carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0606 over Craig Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0606 over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.