US Bridges

Botetourt ROAD/220 over Branch of Catawba Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.45-RTE681; 1.27-RTE679 · Structure no. 000000000003297

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,662
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Botetourt ROAD/220 over Branch of Catawba Creek is a steel culvert carrying Botetourt ROAD/220 over Branch of Catawba Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,727 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBotetourt ROAD/220
CrossesBranch of Catawba Creek
Location0.45-RTE681; 1.27-RTE679
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.5432, -79.86116
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,662 (2022)
Projected traffic9,727 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$182.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Botetourt ROAD/220 over Branch of Catawba Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Botetourt ROAD/220 over Branch of Catawba 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Botetourt ROAD/220 over Branch of Catawba Creek carry?

About 6,662 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Botetourt ROAD/220 over Branch of Catawba Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Botetourt ROAD/220 over Branch of Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.