US Bridges

Read Mtn RD / 654 over Branch of Tinker Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.01-RTE605; 0.01-RTE1090 · Structure no. 000000000024236

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Read Mtn RD / 654 over Branch of Tinker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Read Mtn RD / 654 over Branch of Tinker 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 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 9,305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,585 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRead Mtn RD / 654
CrossesBranch of Tinker Creek
Location0.01-RTE605; 0.01-RTE1090
RouteCounty Highway 654
Coordinates37.36317, -79.9051
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,305 (2022)
Projected traffic13,585 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$152.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Read Mtn RD / 654 over Branch of Tinker Creek built?

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

What condition is Read Mtn RD / 654 over Branch of Tinker 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Read Mtn RD / 654 over Branch of Tinker Creek carry?

About 9,305 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Read Mtn RD / 654 over Branch of Tinker Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Read Mtn RD / 654 over Branch of Tinker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.