US Bridges

Catawba Road. over Amsterdam Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · .02-RTE 672; .20-RTE 1040 · Structure no. 000000000026892

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,773
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catawba Road. over Amsterdam Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catawba Road. over Amsterdam Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,773 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCatawba Road.
CrossesAmsterdam Creek
Location.02-RTE 672; .20-RTE 1040
RouteCounty Highway 779
Coordinates37.42479, -79.9326
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,773 (2022)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$157.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catawba Road. over Amsterdam Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catawba Road. over Amsterdam 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Catawba Road. over Amsterdam Creek carry?

About 4,773 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Catawba Road. over Amsterdam Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Catawba Road. over Amsterdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.