US Bridges

Craigs Creek Road over Johns Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 0.00-RT.638;0.15-RT.1004 · Structure no. 000000000005505

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craigs Creek Road over Johns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craigs Creek Road over Johns Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 65 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 4,305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,555 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCraigs Creek Road
CrossesJohns Creek
Location0.00-RT.638;0.15-RT.1004
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50643, -80.10654
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,305 (2022)
Projected traffic4,555 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$293.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craigs Creek Road over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Craigs Creek Road over Johns 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Craigs Creek Road over Johns Creek carry?

About 4,305 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Craigs Creek Road over Johns Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Craigs Creek Road over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.