US Bridges

Bear TRAIL/691 over Lovels Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.05-RTE912; 0.50-RTE679 · Structure no. 000000000004696

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear TRAIL/691 over Lovels Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear TRAIL/691 over Lovels Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 473 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBear TRAIL/691
CrossesLovels Creek
Location1.05-RTE912; 0.50-RTE679
RouteCounty Highway 691
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63625, -80.63249
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic473 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$996 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear TRAIL/691 over Lovels Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear TRAIL/691 over Lovels 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bear TRAIL/691 over Lovels Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bear TRAIL/691 over Lovels Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Bear TRAIL/691 over Lovels Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.