Route 609 over Bull Creek
FairBuchanan County, Virginia · 0.35 FR 601-0.65 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000003847
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,839
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 609 over Bull Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 609 over Bull Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 6 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 1,839 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 609 over Bull Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 609 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 609 over Bull Creek carry?
About 1,839 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 609 over Bull Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Route 609 over Bull Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.