US Bridges

SIMMONSMILLRD/755 over Bore Auger Creek

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Bedford County, Virginia · 1.00-RT 616; 1.70-RT 754 · Structure no. 000000000002896

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SIMMONSMILLRD/755 over Bore Auger Creek is a concrete slab carrying SIMMONSMILLRD/755 over Bore Auger Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSIMMONSMILLRD/755
CrossesBore Auger Creek
Location1.00-RT 616; 1.70-RT 754
RouteCounty Highway 755
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2203, -79.699
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2019)
Projected traffic96 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SIMMONSMILLRD/755 over Bore Auger Creek built?

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

What condition is SIMMONSMILLRD/755 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SIMMONSMILLRD/755 over Bore Auger Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is SIMMONSMILLRD/755 over Bore Auger Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns SIMMONSMILLRD/755 over Bore Auger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.