US Bridges

Route 601 over Bull Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 2.20DEAD END;.00TORT609 · Structure no. 000000000003829

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
353
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 601 over Bull Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 601 over Bull Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 353 vehicles a day, projected to reach 406 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 601
CrossesBull Creek
Location2.20DEAD END;.00TORT609
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30239, -82.17578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2015)
Projected traffic406 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Route 601 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 601 over Bull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 601 over Bull Creek carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Route 601 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Route 601 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.