US Bridges

Springwood RD/630 over Spreading Spring Branch

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE625; 0.01-RTE601 · Structure no. 000000000003413

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springwood RD/630 over Spreading Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Springwood RD/630 over Spreading Spring Branch in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringwood RD/630
CrossesSpreading Spring Branch
Location0.10-RTE625; 0.01-RTE601
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54875, -79.74626
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2022)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$968 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springwood RD/630 over Spreading Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springwood RD/630 over Spreading Spring Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Springwood RD/630 over Spreading Spring Branch carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Springwood RD/630 over Spreading Spring Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Springwood RD/630 over Spreading Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.