US Bridges

Saunders RD 616 over Bore Auger Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 619; 0.70 Rt 755 · Structure no. 000000000002691

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saunders RD 616 over Bore Auger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saunders RD 616 over Bore Auger Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 448 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSaunders RD 616
CrossesBore Auger Creek
Location0.50 Rt 619; 0.70 Rt 755
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30951, -79.71678
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2019)
Projected traffic448 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$371.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saunders RD 616 over Bore Auger Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saunders RD 616 over Bore Auger 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Saunders RD 616 over Bore Auger Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Saunders RD 616 over Bore Auger Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Saunders RD 616 over Bore Auger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.