US Bridges

Sanderson DRIVE605 over Branch of Tinker Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE654; 0.40-RTE1009 · Structure no. 000000000024047

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,629
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanderson DRIVE605 over Branch of Tinker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sanderson DRIVE605 over Branch of Tinker Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5,629 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,998 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSanderson DRIVE605
CrossesBranch of Tinker Creek
Location0.10-RTE654; 0.40-RTE1009
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36361, -79.90744
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,629 (2022)
Projected traffic7,998 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$116.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanderson DRIVE605 over Branch of Tinker Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanderson DRIVE605 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sanderson DRIVE605 over Branch of Tinker Creek carry?

About 5,629 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sanderson DRIVE605 over Branch of Tinker Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sanderson DRIVE605 over Branch of Tinker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.