US Bridges

Little Cuba RD 616 over Craig Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 0.25-RT 1003; 0.89-RT 690 · Structure no. 000000000005506

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Cuba RD 616 over Craig Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Cuba RD 616 over Craig Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 348 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Cuba RD 616
CrossesCraig Creek
Location0.25-RT 1003; 0.89-RT 690
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50187, -80.10483
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2018)
Projected traffic348 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$691.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Cuba RD 616 over Craig Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Cuba RD 616 over Craig 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Little Cuba RD 616 over Craig Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Little Cuba RD 616 over Craig Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Little Cuba RD 616 over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.