US Bridges

SUGARTREHOLLOW/684 over Little Patterson Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 2.4-RTE 682 2.1-RTE 655 · Structure no. 000000000030959

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

About this bridge

SUGARTREHOLLOW/684 over Little Patterson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SUGARTREHOLLOW/684 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesSUGARTREHOLLOW/684
CrossesLittle Patterson Creek
Location2.4-RTE 682 2.1-RTE 655
RouteCounty Highway 684
Coordinates37.60352, -79.87143
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$414 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SUGARTREHOLLOW/684 over Little Patterson Creek built?

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

What condition is SUGARTREHOLLOW/684 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SUGARTREHOLLOW/684 over Little Patterson Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is SUGARTREHOLLOW/684 over Little Patterson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SUGARTREHOLLOW/684 over Little Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.