Bent Mt Rd/ Rt 221 over Martins Creek
GoodRoanoke County, Virginia · 0.10-RT 1950; 0.01-RT 696 · Structure no. 000000000029554
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,975
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bent Mt Rd/ Rt 221 over Martins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bent Mt Rd/ Rt 221 over Martins Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 6,975 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,000 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bent Mt Rd/ Rt 221 over Martins Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bent Mt Rd/ Rt 221 over Martins 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Bent Mt Rd/ Rt 221 over Martins Creek carry?
About 6,975 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Bent Mt Rd/ Rt 221 over Martins Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Bent Mt Rd/ Rt 221 over Martins Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.