US Bridges

Bottom CREEKRD/607 over Bottom Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 1.17-RTE711; 1.23-RTE637 · Structure no. 000000000014978

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bottom CREEKRD/607 over Bottom Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bottom CREEKRD/607 over Bottom Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBottom CREEKRD/607
CrossesBottom Creek
Location1.17-RTE711; 1.23-RTE637
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15095, -80.14146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2018)
Projected traffic460 by 2042
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bottom CREEKRD/607 over Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bottom CREEKRD/607 over Bottom 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bottom CREEKRD/607 over Bottom Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Bottom CREEKRD/607 over Bottom Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bottom CREEKRD/607 over Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.