US Bridges

Haymakertown RD600 over Catawba Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.12-RTE748; 0.25-RTE779 · Structure no. 000000000003317

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haymakertown RD600 over Catawba Creek is a concrete slab carrying Haymakertown RD600 over Catawba Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2045. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHaymakertown RD600
CrossesCatawba Creek
Location1.12-RTE748; 0.25-RTE779
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.47263, -80.00258
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2016)
Projected traffic107 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$244.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haymakertown RD600 over Catawba Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haymakertown RD600 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Haymakertown RD600 over Catawba Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Haymakertown RD600 over Catawba Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Haymakertown RD600 over Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.