US Bridges

Grove Hill RD/606 over North Fork Catawba Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.30-RTE666; 0.40-RTE666 · Structure no. 000000000003333

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Hill RD/606 over North Fork Catawba Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Grove Hill RD/606 over North Fork Catawba Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrove Hill RD/606
CrossesNorth Fork Catawba Creek
Location0.30-RTE666; 0.40-RTE666
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53513, -79.93414
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2022)
Projected traffic356 by 2042
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$101.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove Hill RD/606 over North 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Grove Hill RD/606 over North Fork Catawba Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Grove Hill RD/606 over North Fork Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.