US Bridges

North Fork RD / Rt over Craig Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE713; 1.70-RTE647 · Structure no. 000000000029544

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
725
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Fork RD / Rt over Craig Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Fork RD / Rt over Craig Branch in Montgomery 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Fork RD / Rt
CrossesCraig Branch
Location0.05-RTE713; 1.70-RTE647
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23762, -80.26908
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2022)
Projected traffic808 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 North Fork RD / Rt over Craig Branch built?

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

What condition is North Fork RD / Rt over Craig Branch 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 North Fork RD / Rt over Craig Branch carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Fork RD / Rt over Craig Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns North Fork RD / Rt over Craig Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.