US Bridges

Tyler Road / 600 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · .68-RTE.667; 1.02-RTE.693 · Structure no. 000000000012185

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyler Road / 600 over Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tyler Road / 600 over Meadow Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,675 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTyler Road / 600
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location.68-RTE.667; 1.02-RTE.693
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07129, -80.50822
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2022)
Projected traffic2,675 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$92.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyler Road / 600 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyler Road / 600 over Meadow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Tyler Road / 600 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tyler Road / 600 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Tyler Road / 600 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.