US Bridges

Craigs Creek RD615 over Barbours Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 610; 0.84 Rt 614 · Structure no. 000000000005504

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
696
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craigs Creek RD615 over Barbours Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Craigs Creek RD615 over Barbours Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 696 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCraigs Creek RD615
CrossesBarbours Creek
Location0.25 Rt 610; 0.84 Rt 614
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates37.54856, -80.05686
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic696 (2022)
Projected traffic776 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Craigs Creek RD615 over Barbours Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craigs Creek RD615 over Barbours 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 2024.

How much traffic does Craigs Creek RD615 over Barbours Creek carry?

About 696 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Craigs Creek RD615 over Barbours Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Craigs Creek RD615 over Barbours Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.