US Bridges

Sheep Creek RD 680 over Br of Sheep Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 684; 0.82 Rt 687 · Structure no. 000000000002797

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheep Creek RD 680 over Br of Sheep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheep Creek RD 680 over Br of Sheep Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 254 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesSheep Creek RD 680
CrossesBr of Sheep Creek
Location0.60 Rt 684; 0.82 Rt 687
RouteCounty Highway 680
Coordinates37.39528, -79.62145
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2019)
Projected traffic254 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$470 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheep Creek RD 680 over Br of Sheep Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Sheep Creek RD 680 over Br of Sheep 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sheep Creek RD 680 over Br of Sheep Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sheep Creek RD 680 over Br of Sheep Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sheep Creek RD 680 over Br of Sheep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.