US Bridges

Route 691 over Goose Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.35 Rt 755 & 2.55 Rt 684 · Structure no. 000000000030579

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 691 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Route 691 over Goose Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoute 691
CrossesGoose Creek
Location1.35 Rt 755 & 2.55 Rt 684
RouteCounty Highway 691
Coordinates37.31447, -79.65972
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2019)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 691 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 691 over Goose 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 691 over Goose Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Route 691 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Route 691 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.