US Bridges

Craigs Crk RD 615 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Craig County, Virginia · 0.37-RTE608;0.62-RTE606 · Structure no. 000000000005503

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
566
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craigs Crk RD 615 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Craigs Crk RD 615 over Mill Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 566 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCraigs Crk RD 615
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.37-RTE608;0.62-RTE606
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates37.56147, -80.04234
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2022)
Projected traffic584 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$174.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craigs Crk RD 615 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craigs Crk RD 615 over Mill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Craigs Crk RD 615 over Mill Creek carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Craigs Crk RD 615 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Craigs Crk RD 615 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.