US Bridges

Brick Church RD697 over Teel Creek

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Franklin County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 710; 0.55 Rt 919 · Structure no. 000000000007909

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
966
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brick Church RD697 over Teel Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Brick Church RD697 over Teel Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 966 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,507 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrick Church RD697
CrossesTeel Creek
Location0.60 Rt 710; 0.55 Rt 919
RouteCounty Highway 697
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06751, -79.92687
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic966 (2017)
Projected traffic1,507 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brick Church RD697 over Teel Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brick Church RD697 over Teel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brick Church RD697 over Teel Creek carry?

About 966 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Brick Church RD697 over Teel Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brick Church RD697 over Teel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.