US Bridges

Route 0692 over Craig Creek

PoorPosted for load

Craig County, Virginia · 0.05-RT 311;0.20-END 692 · Structure no. 000000000005556

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0692 over Craig Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Route 0692 over Craig Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 100 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0692
CrossesCraig Creek
Location0.05-RT 311;0.20-END 692
RouteCounty Highway 692
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41697, -80.14868
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic11 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$628.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0692 over Craig Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Route 0692 over Craig Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0692 over Craig Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Route 0692 over Craig Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0692 over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.