US Bridges

Poor Farm RD./681 over Branch of Catawba Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.10-RTE220; 0.60-RTE679 · Structure no. 000000000003491

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
269
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poor Farm RD./681 over Branch of Catawba Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poor Farm RD./681 over Branch of Catawba Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 269 vehicles a day, projected to reach 369 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPoor Farm RD./681
CrossesBranch of Catawba Creek
Location1.10-RTE220; 0.60-RTE679
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53431, -79.8532
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2016)
Projected traffic369 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$100.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poor Farm RD./681 over Branch of Catawba Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poor Farm RD./681 over Branch of 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Poor Farm RD./681 over Branch of Catawba Creek carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Poor Farm RD./681 over Branch of Catawba Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Poor Farm RD./681 over Branch of Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.