US Bridges

HAYMAKERTOWNRD/666 over Catawba Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · .25-RTE665S; .03-RTE665N · Structure no. 000000000003475

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HAYMAKERTOWNRD/666 over Catawba Creek is a concrete slab carrying HAYMAKERTOWNRD/666 over Catawba Creek 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 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 971 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,112 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHAYMAKERTOWNRD/666
CrossesCatawba Creek
Location.25-RTE665S; .03-RTE665N
RouteCounty Highway 666
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.47076, -79.97161
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2016)
Projected traffic1,112 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$492.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HAYMAKERTOWNRD/666 over Catawba Creek built?

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

What condition is HAYMAKERTOWNRD/666 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HAYMAKERTOWNRD/666 over Catawba Creek carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is HAYMAKERTOWNRD/666 over Catawba Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HAYMAKERTOWNRD/666 over Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.