US Bridges

SUGARTREEHOLLOW682 over Little Patterson Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE684; 0.18-DEADEND · Structure no. 000000000003493

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SUGARTREEHOLLOW682 over Little Patterson Creek is a steel culvert carrying SUGARTREEHOLLOW682 over Little Patterson Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSUGARTREEHOLLOW682
CrossesLittle Patterson Creek
Location0.10-RTE684; 0.18-DEADEND
RouteCounty Highway 682
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.63327, -79.85618
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic28 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$653 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SUGARTREEHOLLOW682 over Little Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SUGARTREEHOLLOW682 over Little Patterson 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SUGARTREEHOLLOW682 over Little Patterson Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is SUGARTREEHOLLOW682 over Little Patterson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SUGARTREEHOLLOW682 over Little Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.