US Bridges

Sugar Tree Hollow over Little Patterson Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.6-RTE655; 2.6-RTE682 · Structure no. 000000000030958

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Tree Hollow over Little Patterson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sugar Tree Hollow over Little Patterson Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Tree Hollow
CrossesLittle Patterson Creek
Location1.6-RTE655; 2.6-RTE682
RouteCounty Highway 684
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60181, -79.87402
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2019)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Tree Hollow over Little Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Tree Hollow over Little Patterson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sugar Tree Hollow over Little Patterson Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sugar Tree Hollow over Little Patterson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Sugar Tree Hollow over Little Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.