US Bridges

UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Craig Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE620;0.65-RTE651 · Structure no. 000000000005522

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Craig Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Craig Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUPPERCRAIGCRKRD621
CrossesCraig Creek
Location0.10-RTE620;0.65-RTE651
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40285, -80.20563
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2022)
Projected traffic417 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$248.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Craig Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Craig 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Craig Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Craig Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns UPPERCRAIGCRKRD621 over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.