US Bridges

Camp Road over Crigger Creek

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · 1.43 to R678 &.55 to R798 · Structure no. 000000000017555

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Road over Crigger Creek is a concrete slab carrying Camp Road over Crigger Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 54 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 221 vehicles a day, projected to reach 246 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCamp Road
CrossesCrigger Creek
Location1.43 to R678 &.55 to R798
RouteCounty Highway 612
Coordinates36.78528, -81.28979
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2022)
Projected traffic246 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$23.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Road over Crigger Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Camp Road over Crigger 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 Camp Road over Crigger Creek carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Camp Road over Crigger Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Road over Crigger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.