US Bridges

Craig Creek RD/621 over Craig Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 5.90-RT460; 5.50-CRAIGCO. · Structure no. 000000000023999

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craig Creek RD/621 over Craig Creek is a concrete slab carrying Craig Creek RD/621 over Craig Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesCraig Creek RD/621
CrossesCraig Creek
Location5.90-RT460; 5.50-CRAIGCO.
RouteCounty Highway 621
Coordinates37.32102, -80.37629
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2022)
Projected traffic372 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$143.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craig Creek RD/621 over Craig Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craig Creek RD/621 over Craig 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Craig Creek RD/621 over Craig Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Craig Creek RD/621 over Craig Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Craig Creek RD/621 over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.