US Bridges

Brushy Fork RD/690 over Pauls Creek

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.35-RTE692; 0.50-RTE620 · Structure no. 000000000004695

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
749
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushy Fork RD/690 over Pauls Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Brushy Fork RD/690 over Pauls Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 749 vehicles a day, projected to reach 835 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrushy Fork RD/690
CrossesPauls Creek
Location0.35-RTE692; 0.50-RTE620
RouteCounty Highway 690
Coordinates36.56744, -80.70027
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2022)
Projected traffic835 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Brushy Fork RD/690 over Pauls Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brushy Fork RD/690 over Pauls 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Brushy Fork RD/690 over Pauls Creek carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brushy Fork RD/690 over Pauls Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy Fork RD/690 over Pauls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.