Old Catawba RD.864 over Mason Creek
FairPosted for loadRoanoke County, Virginia · 0.22-RTE890; 0.10-RTE622 · Structure no. 000000000015127
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 508
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Catawba RD.864 over Mason Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Catawba RD.864 over Mason Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2045. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Catawba RD.864 over Mason Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Catawba RD.864 over Mason 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Catawba RD.864 over Mason Creek carry?
About 508 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Catawba RD.864 over Mason Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Old Catawba RD.864 over Mason Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.