US Bridges

Craig Mtn. RD./674 over Elliott Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.30-RT 675; 0.10-RT 675 · Structure no. 000000000012295

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craig Mtn. RD./674 over Elliott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craig Mtn. RD./674 over Elliott Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCraig Mtn. RD./674
CrossesElliott Creek
Location0.30-RT 675; 0.10-RT 675
RouteCounty Highway 674
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10562, -80.33067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2020)
Projected traffic146 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$115 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craig Mtn. RD./674 over Elliott Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craig Mtn. RD./674 over Elliott 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Craig Mtn. RD./674 over Elliott Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Craig Mtn. RD./674 over Elliott Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Craig Mtn. RD./674 over Elliott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.