US Bridges

Middle Creek Road over Middle Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.70-RTE614; 1.10-RTE620 · Structure no. 000000000003383

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Creek Road over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Creek Road over Middle Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Creek Road
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.70-RTE614; 1.10-RTE620
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52434, -79.61478
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic181 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$115.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Creek Road over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Middle Creek Road over Middle 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 2024.

How much traffic does Middle Creek Road over Middle Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Middle Creek Road over Middle Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Creek Road over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.