US Bridges

Green Level RD 693 over Teels Creek

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 919; 1.35 Rt 220 · Structure no. 000000000007906

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Level RD 693 over Teels Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Level RD 693 over Teels Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 335 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Level RD 693
CrossesTeels Creek
Location0.50 Rt 919; 1.35 Rt 220
RouteCounty Highway 693
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07534, -79.94183
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2017)
Projected traffic335 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$161.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Level RD 693 over Teels Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Level RD 693 over Teels 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Green Level RD 693 over Teels Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Green Level RD 693 over Teels Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Green Level RD 693 over Teels Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.