US Bridges

Patterson Crk.Rd. over Little Patterson Creek

Good

Craig County, Virginia · 1.4 Mi.Ne of VA.612 · Structure no. 080811000035379

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2020 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Patterson Crk.Rd. over Little Patterson Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Patterson Crk.Rd. over Little Patterson Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson Crk.Rd.
CrossesLittle Patterson Creek
Location1.4 Mi.Ne of VA.612
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyCraig County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.57282, -79.9834
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2020)
Projected traffic148 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patterson Crk.Rd. over Little Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson Crk.Rd. over Little Patterson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Patterson Crk.Rd. over Little Patterson Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Patterson Crk.Rd. over Little Patterson Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Patterson Crk.Rd. over Little Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.