US Bridges

Epworth ROAD/686 over Lovills Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.10-RTE883; 0.55-RTE687 · Structure no. 000000000004692

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,448
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Epworth ROAD/686 over Lovills Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Epworth ROAD/686 over Lovills Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,448 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,896 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEpworth ROAD/686
CrossesLovills Creek
Location1.10-RTE883; 0.55-RTE687
RouteCounty Highway 686
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57492, -80.63814
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,448 (2022)
Projected traffic2,896 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Epworth ROAD/686 over Lovills Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Epworth ROAD/686 over Lovills 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Epworth ROAD/686 over Lovills Creek carry?

About 1,448 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Epworth ROAD/686 over Lovills Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Epworth ROAD/686 over Lovills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.