US Bridges

Rocky Ford RD/684 over Enochs Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 2.20-RT 746 / 0.50-RT 753 · Structure no. 000000000025639

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford RD/684 over Enochs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rocky Ford RD/684 over Enochs Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ford RD/684
CrossesEnochs Creek
Location2.20-RT 746 / 0.50-RT 753
RouteCounty Highway 684
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28095, -79.65503
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2020)
Projected traffic43 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$206.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Ford RD/684 over Enochs Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Ford RD/684 over Enochs 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Ford RD/684 over Enochs Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rocky Ford RD/684 over Enochs Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Ford RD/684 over Enochs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.