US Bridges

Uppercraigcreekrd over Craig Creek

Good

Craig County, Virginia · 3.20-RTE311; 0.00-RTE620 · Structure no. 000000000005521

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
463
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uppercraigcreekrd over Craig Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Uppercraigcreekrd over Craig Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 463 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 516 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUppercraigcreekrd
CrossesCraig Creek
Location3.20-RTE311; 0.00-RTE620
RouteCounty Highway 621
Coordinates37.40368, -80.20339
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2022)
Projected traffic516 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$447.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Uppercraigcreekrd over Craig Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Uppercraigcreekrd over Craig Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Uppercraigcreekrd over Craig Creek carry?

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

How long is Uppercraigcreekrd over Craig Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Uppercraigcreekrd over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.