US Bridges

Cool Springs RD692 over Camp Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.50-RT 688; 1.60-RT 686 · Structure no. 000000000002819

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Springs RD692 over Camp Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cool Springs RD692 over Camp Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCool Springs RD692
CrossesCamp Creek
Location0.50-RT 688; 1.60-RT 686
RouteCounty Highway 692
Coordinates37.38176, -79.64461
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2019)
Projected traffic69 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$750 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cool Springs RD692 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Cool Springs RD692 over Camp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cool Springs RD692 over Camp Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cool Springs RD692 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cool Springs RD692 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.