US Bridges

Spen.-Prest. RD695 over Horse Pasture Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.30-RTE698; 0.25-RTE972 · Structure no. 000000000010165

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spen.-Prest. RD695 over Horse Pasture Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spen.-Prest. RD695 over Horse Pasture Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 296 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpen.-Prest. RD695
CrossesHorse Pasture Creek
Location0.30-RTE698; 0.25-RTE972
RouteCounty Highway 695
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6316, -80.00525
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$281.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spen.-Prest. RD695 over Horse Pasture Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spen.-Prest. RD695 over Horse Pasture 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Spen.-Prest. RD695 over Horse Pasture Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spen.-Prest. RD695 over Horse Pasture Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Spen.-Prest. RD695 over Horse Pasture Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.