US Bridges

Raven Den LA/678 over Rock Castle Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.10-RT 837;1.00-END Main · Structure no. 000000000013344

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raven Den LA/678 over Rock Castle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raven Den LA/678 over Rock Castle Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesRaven Den LA/678
CrossesRock Castle Creek
Location0.10-RT 837;1.00-END Main
RouteCounty Highway 678
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81147, -80.30514
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2014)
Projected traffic202 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Raven Den LA/678 over Rock Castle Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raven Den LA/678 over Rock Castle 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Raven Den LA/678 over Rock Castle Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Raven Den LA/678 over Rock Castle Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Raven Den LA/678 over Rock Castle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.