US Bridges

Route 0601 over Mountain Stream

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.30 FR R766&3.95 to R743 · Structure no. 000000000031677

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0601 over Mountain Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0601 over Mountain Stream in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0601
CrossesMountain Stream
Location1.30 FR R766&3.95 to R743
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00046, -81.57062
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2022)
Projected traffic329 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0601 over Mountain Stream built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0601 over Mountain Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0601 over Mountain Stream carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 0601 over Mountain Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Route 0601 over Mountain Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.