US Bridges

BARBOURSCREEKRD617 over Barbours Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 1.50-RT 611;8.30-ALLEG Cl · Structure no. 000000000005509

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BARBOURSCREEKRD617 over Barbours Creek is a concrete culvert carrying BARBOURSCREEKRD617 over Barbours 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 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 229 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBARBOURSCREEKRD617
CrossesBarbours Creek
Location1.50-RT 611;8.30-ALLEG Cl
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.56553, -80.11732
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2018)
Projected traffic229 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BARBOURSCREEKRD617 over Barbours Creek built?

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

What condition is BARBOURSCREEKRD617 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does BARBOURSCREEKRD617 over Barbours Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is BARBOURSCREEKRD617 over Barbours Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns BARBOURSCREEKRD617 over Barbours Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.