US Bridges

Rtes 220 221 & 460 over Cooks Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 1.47-ECLROANKE & 0.44-BOT · Structure no. 000000000014953

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,742
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rtes 220 221 & 460 over Cooks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rtes 220 221 & 460 over Cooks Creek in Roanoke 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 33,742 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,232 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRtes 220 221 & 460
CrossesCooks Creek
Location1.47-ECLROANKE & 0.44-BOT
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3234, -79.87091
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
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 traffic33,742 (2022)
Projected traffic44,232 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$138 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rtes 220 221 & 460 over Cooks Creek built?

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

What condition is Rtes 220 221 & 460 over Cooks 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rtes 220 221 & 460 over Cooks Creek carry?

About 33,742 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rtes 220 221 & 460 over Cooks Creek?

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

Who owns Rtes 220 221 & 460 over Cooks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.