US Bridges

Botetourt RD 220 over Craig Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.57 Rt 43; 11.47 Aleg C · Structure no. 000000000003274

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
523 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,922
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Botetourt RD 220 over Craig Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Botetourt RD 220 over Craig Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 4,922 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,488 by 2042. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBotetourt RD 220
CrossesCraig Creek
Location0.57 Rt 43; 11.47 Aleg C
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.64539, -79.81406
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length523 ft (159.4 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,922 (2022)
Projected traffic5,488 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Botetourt RD 220 over Craig Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Botetourt RD 220 over Craig 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Botetourt RD 220 over Craig Creek carry?

About 4,922 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Botetourt RD 220 over Craig Creek?

The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Botetourt RD 220 over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.