US Bridges

Fishlake RD/687 over Lovills

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.30-RTE686;0.90-RTE679 · Structure no. 000000000004693

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
516
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fishlake RD/687 over Lovills is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fishlake RD/687 over Lovills in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 516 vehicles a day, projected to reach 652 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFishlake RD/687
CrossesLovills
Location1.30-RTE686;0.90-RTE679
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56513, -80.62827
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2022)
Projected traffic652 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fishlake RD/687 over Lovills built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fishlake RD/687 over Lovills 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 Fishlake RD/687 over Lovills carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fishlake RD/687 over Lovills?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fishlake RD/687 over Lovills?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.