US Bridges

Catawba Road / 779 over Catawba Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.15-RTE600; 0.01-RTE769 · Structure no. 000000000003528

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catawba Road / 779 over Catawba Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catawba Road / 779 over Catawba Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2045. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCatawba Road / 779
CrossesCatawba Creek
Location0.15-RTE600; 0.01-RTE769
RouteCounty Highway 779
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46846, -80.00577
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2022)
Projected traffic997 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$675.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catawba Road / 779 over Catawba Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catawba Road / 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 December 2023.

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

About 683 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Catawba Road / 779 over Catawba Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Catawba Road / 779 over Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.