US Bridges

Bore Auger RD 699 over Bore Auger Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 2.60 Rt 887; 0.60 Rt 775 · Structure no. 000000000002834

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bore Auger RD 699 over 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 6 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBore Auger RD 699
CrossesBore Auger Creek
Location2.60 Rt 887; 0.60 Rt 775
RouteCounty Highway 699
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31998, -79.74447
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$906 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 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bore Auger RD 699 over 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 February 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bore Auger RD 699 over Bore Auger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.