US Bridges

Chestnut Gr RD/696 over Stewarts Creek

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.00 RTE896; 0.25 RTE795 · Structure no. 000000000004706

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Gr RD/696 over Stewarts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Gr RD/696 over Stewarts Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Gr RD/696
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location0.00 RTE896; 0.25 RTE795
RouteCounty Highway 696
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58111, -80.76522
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic184 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Chestnut Gr RD/696 over Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Gr RD/696 over Stewarts 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut Gr RD/696 over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chestnut Gr RD/696 over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Gr RD/696 over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.