US Bridges

Pleasant Vew DR687 over Polebridge Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 1.58 Rt 693; 0.13 Rt 680 · Structure no. 000000000013364

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Vew DR687 over Polebridge Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pleasant Vew DR687 over Polebridge Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 343 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Vew DR687
CrossesPolebridge Creek
Location1.58 Rt 693; 0.13 Rt 680
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71738, -80.14085
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2014)
Projected traffic343 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pleasant Vew DR687 over Polebridge Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Vew DR687 over Polebridge 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Vew DR687 over Polebridge Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Pleasant Vew DR687 over Polebridge Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Pleasant Vew DR687 over Polebridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.