US Bridges

Bore Auger RD/699 over Bore Auger Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 2.70-RT 887; 0.55-RT 775 · Structure no. 000000000002833

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bore Auger RD/699 over Bore Auger Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bore Auger RD/699 over Bore Auger Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBore Auger RD/699
CrossesBore Auger Creek
Location2.70-RT 887; 0.55-RT 775
RouteCounty Highway 699
Coordinates37.31947, -79.7432
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 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$100.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bore Auger RD/699 over Bore Auger Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Bore Auger RD/699 over Bore Auger 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bore Auger RD/699 over 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 Bore Auger Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bore Auger RD/699 over Bore Auger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.