Shepherds ST 691 over Wolf Creek
PoorPosted for loadBedford County, Virginia · 2.10 Rt 746; 0.10 Rt 747 · Structure no. 000000000002816
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shepherds ST 691 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shepherds ST 691 over Wolf Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shepherds ST 691 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Shepherds ST 691 over Wolf Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Shepherds ST 691 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Shepherds ST 691 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Shepherds ST 691 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.