US Bridges

BARBOURSCK.RD.617 over Barbours Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 3.5 Rt 611; 6.3 Alleg CO · Structure no. 000000000005515

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BARBOURSCK.RD.617 over Barbours Creek is a concrete culvert carrying BARBOURSCK.RD.617 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 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBARBOURSCK.RD.617
CrossesBarbours Creek
Location3.5 Rt 611; 6.3 Alleg CO
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.58797, -80.09816
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 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 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$854 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BARBOURSCK.RD.617 over Barbours Creek built?

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

What condition is BARBOURSCK.RD.617 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does BARBOURSCK.RD.617 over Barbours Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is BARBOURSCK.RD.617 over Barbours Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns BARBOURSCK.RD.617 over Barbours Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.