US Bridges

Bore Auger RD/699 over Br. of Bore Auger Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 2.75 Rt 887; 0.50 Rt 775 · Structure no. 000000000002832

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bore Auger RD/699 over Br. of Bore Auger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bore Auger RD/699 over Br. of Bore Auger Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBore Auger RD/699
CrossesBr. of Bore Auger Creek
Location2.75 Rt 887; 0.50 Rt 775
RouteCounty Highway 699
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31923, -79.74293
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2022)
Projected traffic660 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$714 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bore Auger RD/699 over Br. of Bore Auger Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bore Auger RD/699 over Br. of Bore Auger 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bore Auger RD/699 over Br. of Bore Auger Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bore Auger RD/699 over Br. of Bore Auger Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bore Auger RD/699 over Br. of Bore Auger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.