US Bridges

Squirrel SPURRD614 over Round Meadow Creek

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.63-RT 744;0.24-RT 602 · Structure no. 000000000013258

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Squirrel SPURRD614 over Round Meadow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Squirrel SPURRD614 over Round Meadow Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 316 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSquirrel SPURRD614
CrossesRound Meadow Creek
Location0.63-RT 744;0.24-RT 602
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates36.71464, -80.42274
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic316 (2022)
Projected traffic352 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Squirrel SPURRD614 over Round Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Squirrel SPURRD614 over Round Meadow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Squirrel SPURRD614 over Round Meadow Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Squirrel SPURRD614 over Round Meadow Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Squirrel SPURRD614 over Round Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.