US Bridges

Catawba RD./779 over Catawba Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.10-RTE663; 0.65-ROA CO · Structure no. 000000000003527

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catawba RD./779 over Catawba Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catawba RD./779 over Catawba Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCatawba RD./779
CrossesCatawba Creek
Location1.10-RTE663; 0.65-ROA CO
RouteCounty Highway 779
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40819, -80.04093
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic218 by 2045
Trucks3%
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$361.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catawba RD./779 over Catawba Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catawba RD./779 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Catawba RD./779 over Catawba Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Catawba RD./779 over Catawba Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Catawba RD./779 over Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.