US Bridges

Botetourt RD/220N over Sinking Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 7.66 ALLEG;2.29 Rt 43 · Structure no. 000000000003276

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,962
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Botetourt RD/220N over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Botetourt RD/220N over Sinking Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,962 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,418 by 2045. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesBotetourt RD/220N
CrossesSinking Creek
Location7.66 ALLEG;2.29 Rt 43
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.69169, -79.81128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,962 (2022)
Projected traffic4,418 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$918.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Botetourt RD/220N over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Botetourt RD/220N over Sinking 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 Botetourt RD/220N over Sinking Creek carry?

About 3,962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Botetourt RD/220N over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Botetourt RD/220N over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.