US Bridges

Roaring Run Road over Roaring Run

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · .30-RTE615; 2.65-ALEGCO · Structure no. 000000000030163

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roaring Run Road over Roaring Run is a concrete culvert carrying Roaring Run Road over Roaring Run 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 562 vehicles a day, projected to reach 627 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRoaring Run Road
CrossesRoaring Run
Location.30-RTE615; 2.65-ALEGCO
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.69582, -79.88773
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2022)
Projected traffic627 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$444 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roaring Run Road over Roaring Run built?

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

What condition is Roaring Run Road over Roaring Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Roaring Run Road over Roaring Run carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Roaring Run Road over Roaring Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Roaring Run Road over Roaring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.