US Bridges

Patterson DR 669 over Bottom Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.16 Roa Co; 0.04 Rt 637 · Structure no. 000000000012293

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson DR 669 over Bottom Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Patterson DR 669 over Bottom Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson DR 669
CrossesBottom Creek
Location0.16 Roa Co; 0.04 Rt 637
RouteCounty Highway 669
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13173, -80.18073
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic45 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$127.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patterson DR 669 over Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson DR 669 over Bottom 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Patterson DR 669 over Bottom Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patterson DR 669 over Bottom Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson DR 669 over Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.