US Bridges

Flower Gap RD./691 over Pauls Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.95-RTE52; 0.35-RTE816 · Structure no. 000000000023834

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
735
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flower Gap RD./691 over Pauls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Flower Gap RD./691 over Pauls Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 735 vehicles a day, projected to reach 854 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFlower Gap RD./691
CrossesPauls Creek
Location0.95-RTE52; 0.35-RTE816
RouteCounty Highway 691
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60568, -80.69955
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2022)
Projected traffic854 by 2042
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 Flower Gap RD./691 over Pauls Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flower Gap RD./691 over Pauls 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 Flower Gap RD./691 over Pauls Creek carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Flower Gap RD./691 over Pauls Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Flower Gap RD./691 over Pauls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.