US Bridges

Bethel ROAD/606 over Back Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.0-RTE640; 0.55-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000003337

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel ROAD/606 over Back Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel ROAD/606 over Back Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 64 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel ROAD/606
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.0-RTE640; 0.55-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.45091, -79.78541
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2019)
Projected traffic111 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$129.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel ROAD/606 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Bethel ROAD/606 over Back 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel ROAD/606 over Back Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bethel ROAD/606 over Back Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel ROAD/606 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.