US Bridges

Fulton RD over Back Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · .9MI RT.687 & .5MI RT.689 · Structure no. 000000000025467

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton RD over Back Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fulton RD over Back Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesFulton RD
CrossesBack Creek
Location.9MI RT.687 & .5MI RT.689
RouteCounty Highway 691
Coordinates36.64231, -81.08946
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2014)
Projected traffic230 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Fulton RD over Back Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulton RD over Back 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Fulton RD over Back Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Fulton RD over Back Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Fulton RD over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.