US Bridges

Poor Farm RD 681 over Catawba Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 679; 1.40 Rt 630 · Structure no. 000000000003490

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poor Farm RD 681 over Catawba Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poor Farm RD 681 over Catawba Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 362 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPoor Farm RD 681
CrossesCatawba Creek
Location0.30 Rt 679; 1.40 Rt 630
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52082, -79.85688
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$457.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poor Farm RD 681 over Catawba Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poor Farm RD 681 over Catawba Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Poor Farm RD 681 over Catawba Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poor Farm RD 681 over Catawba Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Poor Farm RD 681 over Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.