US Bridges

CATAWBAVALLEYDR311 over Mcafee Run

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · .45 RTE 624; .20 Craig CO · Structure no. 000000000014963

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,677
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CATAWBAVALLEYDR311 over Mcafee Run is a steel culvert carrying CATAWBAVALLEYDR311 over Mcafee Run in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 4,677 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,938 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCATAWBAVALLEYDR311
CrossesMcafee Run
Location.45 RTE 624; .20 Craig CO
RouteState Highway 311
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37899, -80.15543
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,677 (2022)
Projected traffic4,938 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 CATAWBAVALLEYDR311 over Mcafee Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CATAWBAVALLEYDR311 over Mcafee Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CATAWBAVALLEYDR311 over Mcafee Run carry?

About 4,677 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CATAWBAVALLEYDR311 over Mcafee Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CATAWBAVALLEYDR311 over Mcafee Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.