US Bridges

Botetourt Road Sbl over Catawba Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.31-FCASTLE;0.14-RT 655 · Structure no. 000000000003303

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,331
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Botetourt Road Sbl over Catawba Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Botetourt Road Sbl over Catawba Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,331 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,863 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBotetourt Road Sbl
CrossesCatawba Creek
Location1.31-FCASTLE;0.14-RT 655
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.51827, -79.87957
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,331 (2022)
Projected traffic4,863 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$147.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Botetourt Road Sbl over Catawba Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Botetourt Road Sbl over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Botetourt Road Sbl over Catawba Creek carry?

About 3,331 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Botetourt Road Sbl over Catawba Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Botetourt Road Sbl over Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.