US Bridges

Botkin Hollow Road over Trib. Bullpasture River

Fair

Highland County, Virginia · 0.78 Rt 654 - 1.05 Rt 648 · Structure no. 000000000025774

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Botkin Hollow Road over Trib. Bullpasture River is a steel culvert carrying Botkin Hollow Road over Trib. Bullpasture River in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesBotkin Hollow Road
CrossesTrib. Bullpasture River
Location0.78 Rt 654 - 1.05 Rt 648
RouteCounty Highway 619
Coordinates38.40603, -79.43726
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic57 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Botkin Hollow Road over Trib. Bullpasture River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Botkin Hollow Road over Trib. Bullpasture River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Botkin Hollow Road over Trib. Bullpasture River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Botkin Hollow Road over Trib. Bullpasture River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Botkin Hollow Road over Trib. Bullpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.