US Bridges

Red Hill Rd. 601 over Battery Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 820; 0.10 D. End · Structure no. 000000000002674

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hill Rd. 601 over Battery Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Hill Rd. 601 over Battery Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRed Hill Rd. 601
CrossesBattery Creek
Location0.60 Rt 820; 0.10 D. End
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55088, -79.40764
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic106 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$683 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Hill Rd. 601 over Battery Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Hill Rd. 601 over Battery 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Red Hill Rd. 601 over Battery Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Red Hill Rd. 601 over Battery Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Red Hill Rd. 601 over Battery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.