US Bridges

Wagon Trail RD/694 over Horsepasture Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 0.40-RTE695 & 3.10-RTE692 · Structure no. 000000000010163

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagon Trail RD/694 over Horsepasture Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagon Trail RD/694 over Horsepasture Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 281 vehicles a day, projected to reach 323 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWagon Trail RD/694
CrossesHorsepasture Creek
Location0.40-RTE695 & 3.10-RTE692
RouteCounty Highway 694
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60104, -79.9955
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2015)
Projected traffic323 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$155.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wagon Trail RD/694 over Horsepasture Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagon Trail RD/694 over Horsepasture 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wagon Trail RD/694 over Horsepasture Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Wagon Trail RD/694 over Horsepasture Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wagon Trail RD/694 over Horsepasture Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.