US Bridges

UPRCRAIGCREEKRD621 over Craig Creek

Good

Craig County, Virginia · 0.01-RTE651; 6.05-MONT.CO · Structure no. 000000000005523

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

UPRCRAIGCREEKRD621 over Craig Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying UPRCRAIGCREEKRD621 over Craig Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUPRCRAIGCREEKRD621
CrossesCraig Creek
Location0.01-RTE651; 6.05-MONT.CO
RouteCounty Highway 621
Coordinates37.39567, -80.2131
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 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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2022)
Projected traffic344 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was UPRCRAIGCREEKRD621 over Craig Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is UPRCRAIGCREEKRD621 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does UPRCRAIGCREEKRD621 over Craig Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is UPRCRAIGCREEKRD621 over Craig Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns UPRCRAIGCREEKRD621 over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.