US Bridges

Rocky Ford Rd/ 684 over Branch of Wolf Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 2.70 Rt 691; 0.30 Rt 681 · Structure no. 000000000002810

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
454
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford Rd/ 684 over Branch of Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky Ford Rd/ 684 over Branch of Wolf 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 454 vehicles a day, projected to reach 513 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ford Rd/ 684
CrossesBranch of Wolf Creek
Location2.70 Rt 691; 0.30 Rt 681
RouteCounty Highway 684
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32918, -79.61394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2019)
Projected traffic513 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Ford Rd/ 684 over Branch of Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is Rocky Ford Rd/ 684 over Branch of Wolf 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Ford Rd/ 684 over Branch of Wolf Creek carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rocky Ford Rd/ 684 over Branch of Wolf Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Ford Rd/ 684 over Branch of Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.