US Bridges

Catawba Road / 785 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Virginia · 2.10-RT628; 0.60-RT804 · Structure no. 000000000012345

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
629
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catawba Road / 785 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catawba Road / 785 over Mill Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 629 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCatawba Road / 785
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.10-RT628; 0.60-RT804
RouteCounty Highway 785
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26128, -80.34061
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2022)
Projected traffic701 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$240.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catawba Road / 785 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catawba Road / 785 over Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Catawba Road / 785 over Mill Creek carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Catawba Road / 785 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Catawba Road / 785 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.