US Bridges

Castleton Rd. over Shorts Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .00M TO52&.65M TO754 · Structure no. 000000000019657

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,075
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castleton Rd. over Shorts Creek is a concrete slab carrying Castleton Rd. over Shorts Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 76 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 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCastleton Rd.
CrossesShorts Creek
Location.00M TO52&.65M TO754
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85226, -80.85888
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,075 (2022)
Projected traffic1,392 by 2045
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 Castleton Rd. over Shorts Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Castleton Rd. over Shorts 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Castleton Rd. over Shorts Creek carry?

About 1,075 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Castleton Rd. over Shorts Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Castleton Rd. over Shorts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.