US Bridges

HOGANHOLLOWRD./737 over Catawba Creek

FairPosted for load

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.23-RTE779; 0.02-END Mt · Structure no. 000000000003514

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HOGANHOLLOWRD./737 over Catawba Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HOGANHOLLOWRD./737 over Catawba Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHOGANHOLLOWRD./737
CrossesCatawba Creek
Location0.23-RTE779; 0.02-END Mt
RouteCounty Highway 737
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42593, -80.0218
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2019)
Projected traffic120 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$124.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HOGANHOLLOWRD./737 over Catawba Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is HOGANHOLLOWRD./737 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 HOGANHOLLOWRD./737 over Catawba Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is HOGANHOLLOWRD./737 over Catawba Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns HOGANHOLLOWRD./737 over Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.