US Bridges

Cloverdale RD/220A over Cook Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · .20-RTE1420; .50-RTE654 · Structure no. 000000000024234

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,643
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cloverdale RD/220A over Cook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cloverdale RD/220A over Cook Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 17,643 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,147 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCloverdale RD/220A
CrossesCook Creek
Location.20-RTE1420; .50-RTE654
RouteState Highway 220
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34541, -79.88189
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic17,643 (2022)
Projected traffic24,147 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$179.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cloverdale RD/220A over Cook Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cloverdale RD/220A over Cook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cloverdale RD/220A over Cook Creek carry?

About 17,643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cloverdale RD/220A over Cook Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cloverdale RD/220A over Cook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.