Catawba Road / 779 over Little Catawba Creek
FairBotetourt County, Virginia · 2.20-RTE737; 0.05-RTE600 · Structure no. 000000000003529
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 149
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Catawba Road / 779 over Little Catawba Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Catawba Road / 779 over Little 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 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Catawba Road / 779 over Little Catawba Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Catawba Road / 779 over Little 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Catawba Road / 779 over Little Catawba Creek carry?
About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Catawba Road / 779 over Little Catawba Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Catawba Road / 779 over Little Catawba Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.