Penn Road 696 over Dodds Creek
GoodFloyd County, Virginia · 0.35 Rt 813; 1.40 Rt 1004 · Structure no. 000000000007586
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penn Road 696 over Dodds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penn Road 696 over Dodds Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penn Road 696 over Dodds Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Penn Road 696 over Dodds 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Penn Road 696 over Dodds Creek carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Penn Road 696 over Dodds Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Penn Road 696 over Dodds Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.