US Bridges

Botetourt Road 220 over Lapsley Run

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.08-RTE665; 1.52-RTE695 · Structure no. 000000000003278

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,060
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Botetourt Road 220 over Lapsley Run is a concrete culvert carrying Botetourt Road 220 over Lapsley Run in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,812 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBotetourt Road 220
CrossesLapsley Run
Location0.08-RTE665; 1.52-RTE695
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60654, -79.83443
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,060 (2022)
Projected traffic5,812 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$441.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Botetourt Road 220 over Lapsley Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Botetourt Road 220 over Lapsley Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Botetourt Road 220 over Lapsley Run carry?

About 5,060 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Botetourt Road 220 over Lapsley Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Botetourt Road 220 over Lapsley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.