US Bridges

Grove Hill RD 606 over N. Fork Catawba Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.95 Rt 600; 0.20 Rt 666 · Structure no. 000000000003328

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
624
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Hill RD 606 over N. Fork Catawba Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grove Hill RD 606 over N. Fork Catawba Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 624 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrove Hill RD 606
CrossesN. Fork Catawba Creek
Location1.95 Rt 600; 0.20 Rt 666
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.5297, -79.92498
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic624 (2022)
Projected traffic696 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$132.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grove Hill RD 606 over N. Fork Catawba Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Grove Hill RD 606 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Grove Hill RD 606 over N. Fork Catawba Creek carry?

About 624 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grove Hill RD 606 over N. Fork Catawba Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Hill RD 606 over N. Fork Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.