US Bridges

BRCKNRDGMILLRD/600 over N Fork Catawba Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.85-RTE606; 0.80-RTE670 · Structure no. 000000000003322

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BRCKNRDGMILLRD/600 over N Fork Catawba Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying BRCKNRDGMILLRD/600 over N Fork Catawba Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 199 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBRCKNRDGMILLRD/600
CrossesN Fork Catawba Creek
Location0.85-RTE606; 0.80-RTE670
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50158, -79.91202
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2016)
Projected traffic199 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$124.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BRCKNRDGMILLRD/600 over N Fork Catawba Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is BRCKNRDGMILLRD/600 over N Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does BRCKNRDGMILLRD/600 over N Fork Catawba Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is BRCKNRDGMILLRD/600 over N Fork Catawba Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns BRCKNRDGMILLRD/600 over N Fork Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.