US Bridges

Botetourt Road over Big Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · .2-RTE696; .8-RTE 722N · Structure no. 000000000030008

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,962
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Botetourt Road over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Botetourt Road over Big Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,962 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,418 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesBotetourt Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location.2-RTE696; .8-RTE 722N
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates37.74533, -79.79225
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,962 (2022)
Projected traffic4,418 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Botetourt Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Botetourt Road over Big 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 Botetourt Road over Big Creek carry?

About 3,962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Botetourt Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Botetourt Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.