US Bridges

UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Mcafee Run

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 2.40 Rt 620; 0.72 Rt 311 · Structure no. 000000000005520

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
463
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Mcafee Run is a steel culvert carrying UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Mcafee Run 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 516 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesUPPERCRAIGCRKRD621
CrossesMcafee Run
Location2.40 Rt 620; 0.72 Rt 311
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41003, -80.16303
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2022)
Projected traffic516 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Mcafee Run built?

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

What condition is UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Mcafee Run 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 UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Mcafee Run carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Mcafee Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Mcafee Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.