Bethel Church RD over Sinking Creek
FairCraig County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 624;1.00 Rt 42 · Structure no. 000000000005534
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 58
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel Church RD over Sinking Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bethel Church RD over Sinking Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethel Church RD over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethel Church RD over Sinking 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bethel Church RD over Sinking Creek carry?
About 58 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Bethel Church RD over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bethel Church RD over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.