US Bridges

Upper Craigs Creek over Craig Creek

Good

Craig County, Virginia · 4.10 Mont CO;1.95 Rt 651 · Structure no. 000000000005524

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
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

Upper Craigs Creek over Craig Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Craigs Creek over Craig Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Craigs Creek
CrossesCraig Creek
Location4.10 Mont CO;1.95 Rt 651
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38327, -80.24056
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2022)
Projected traffic344 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Craigs Creek over Craig Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Craigs Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Craigs Creek over Craig Creek carry?

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

How long is Upper Craigs Creek over Craig Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Craigs Creek over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.