US Bridges

Upper Craig Crk RD over Craig Creek

Fair

Craig County, Virginia · 1.70 Rt 311;1.50 Rt 620 · Structure no. 000000000005528

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
463
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Craig Crk RD over Craig Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Craig Crk RD over Craig Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Craig Crk RD
CrossesCraig Creek
Location1.70 Rt 311;1.50 Rt 620
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40807, -80.17746
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Craig Crk RD over Craig Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Craig Crk RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Craig Crk RD over Craig Creek carry?

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

How long is Upper Craig Crk RD over Craig Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Craig Crk RD over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.