US Bridges

Middlecreek RD 697 over Middle Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · .60-RTE 636; .75-RTE 625 · Structure no. 000000000031168

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middlecreek RD 697 over Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Middlecreek RD 697 over Middle Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMiddlecreek RD 697
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location.60-RTE 636; .75-RTE 625
RouteCounty Highway 697
Coordinates36.59776, -79.76354
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic180 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$375 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middlecreek RD 697 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middlecreek RD 697 over Middle 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Middlecreek RD 697 over Middle Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Middlecreek RD 697 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Middlecreek RD 697 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.