US Bridges

Craney Island RD over Smith Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 1.20 Rt 11 -0.07 Rt 620 · Structure no. 000000000016154

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craney Island RD over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craney Island RD over Smith Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCraney Island RD
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.20 Rt 11 -0.07 Rt 620
RouteCounty Highway 794
Coordinates38.61384, -78.67246
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Craney Island RD over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craney Island RD over Smith 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Craney Island RD over Smith Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Craney Island RD over Smith Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Craney Island RD over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.