US Bridges

Catawba Road / 779 over Branch of Tinker Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.25-RTE672; 2.35-RTE630 · Structure no. 000000000003525

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,046
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catawba Road / 779 over Branch of Tinker Creek is a steel culvert carrying Catawba Road / 779 over Branch of Tinker 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 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 3,046 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,396 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCatawba Road / 779
CrossesBranch of Tinker Creek
Location0.25-RTE672; 2.35-RTE630
RouteCounty Highway 779
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42964, -79.94051
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,046 (2022)
Projected traffic3,396 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$101.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catawba Road / 779 over Branch of Tinker Creek built?

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

What condition is Catawba Road / 779 over Branch of Tinker 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 2024.

How much traffic does Catawba Road / 779 over Branch of Tinker Creek carry?

About 3,046 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Catawba Road / 779 over Branch of Tinker Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Catawba Road / 779 over Branch of Tinker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.