Penicks Mill RD684 over Sheep Creek
GoodBedford County, Virginia · 0.55-RT 688;0.05-RT 680 · Structure no. 000000000002807
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 371
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penicks Mill RD684 over Sheep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penicks Mill RD684 over Sheep 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 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penicks Mill RD684 over Sheep Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Penicks Mill RD684 over 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Penicks Mill RD684 over Sheep Creek carry?
About 371 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Penicks Mill RD684 over Sheep Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Penicks Mill RD684 over Sheep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.