US Bridges

Barbours Crk RD617 over Barbours Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 4.80 Rt 611;5.00-ALLEG CO · Structure no. 000000000005512

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barbours Crk RD617 over Barbours Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Barbours Crk RD617 over Barbours Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBarbours Crk RD617
CrossesBarbours Creek
Location4.80 Rt 611;5.00-ALLEG CO
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60036, -80.08012
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2018)
Projected traffic229 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$119.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barbours Crk RD617 over Barbours Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Barbours Crk RD617 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Barbours Crk RD617 over Barbours Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Barbours Crk RD617 over Barbours Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Barbours Crk RD617 over Barbours Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.