US Bridges

Pleasantviewdr 692 over Polebridge Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.36 Rt 721; 1.48 Rt 693 · Structure no. 000000000013366

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasantviewdr 692 over Polebridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasantviewdr 692 over Polebridge Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasantviewdr 692
CrossesPolebridge Creek
Location0.36 Rt 721; 1.48 Rt 693
RouteCounty Highway 692
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70338, -80.12386
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic475 (2022)
Projected traffic585 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$81 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasantviewdr 692 over Polebridge Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasantviewdr 692 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasantviewdr 692 over Polebridge Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pleasantviewdr 692 over Polebridge Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Pleasantviewdr 692 over Polebridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.