US Bridges

Mt. Valley RD./643 over Ellis Run

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.40-RTE640; 0.0-RTE645 · Structure no. 000000000003443

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
327
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Valley RD./643 over Ellis Run is a steel culvert carrying Mt. Valley RD./643 over Ellis Run in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 327 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Valley RD./643
CrossesEllis Run
Location0.40-RTE640; 0.0-RTE645
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48668, -79.73158
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2016)
Projected traffic340 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$137.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Valley RD./643 over Ellis Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Valley RD./643 over Ellis Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Valley RD./643 over Ellis Run carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Mt. Valley RD./643 over Ellis Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mt. Valley RD./643 over Ellis Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.