US Bridges

Route 311 over Meadow Creek

Good

Craig County, Virginia · 0.15 Rt 688; 0.05 Rt 646 · Structure no. 000000000029911

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,009
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 311 over Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 311 over Meadow Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,009 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,470 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRoute 311
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.15 Rt 688; 0.05 Rt 646
RouteState Highway 311
Coordinates37.49392, -80.10663
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,009 (2022)
Projected traffic4,470 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Route 311 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 311 over Meadow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 311 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 4,009 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 311 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Route 311 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.