US Bridges

Lugar Hill RD./629 over Sinking Creek

Good

Craig County, Virginia · 2.10-RTE628;0.50-RTE630 · Structure no. 000000000027398

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lugar Hill RD./629 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lugar Hill RD./629 over Sinking Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLugar Hill RD./629
CrossesSinking Creek
Location2.10-RTE628;0.50-RTE630
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35675, -80.37298
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2018)
Projected traffic121 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$293.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lugar Hill RD./629 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lugar Hill RD./629 over Sinking 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lugar Hill RD./629 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Lugar Hill RD./629 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lugar Hill RD./629 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.