US Bridges

Grove Hill RD./606 over Catawba Creek

FairPosted for load

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.00-RTE600; 1.45-RTE630 · Structure no. 000000000003329

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,068
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Hill RD./606 over Catawba Creek is a concrete frame carrying Grove Hill RD./606 over Catawba Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,068 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrove Hill RD./606
CrossesCatawba Creek
Location0.00-RTE600; 1.45-RTE630
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50781, -79.90337
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,068 (2022)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2045
Trucks2%
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$347.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove Hill RD./606 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 Grove Hill RD./606 over Catawba Creek carry?

About 1,068 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Hill RD./606 over Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.