US Bridges

Dogwood LANE/694 over Spoon Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 1.00-RT 868;1.45-RT 653 · Structure no. 000000000013368

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
431
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogwood LANE/694 over Spoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dogwood LANE/694 over Spoon Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 431 vehicles a day, projected to reach 862 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDogwood LANE/694
CrossesSpoon Creek
Location1.00-RT 868;1.45-RT 653
RouteCounty Highway 694
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63551, -80.17587
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2014)
Projected traffic862 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$136.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dogwood LANE/694 over Spoon Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dogwood LANE/694 over Spoon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dogwood LANE/694 over Spoon Creek carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Dogwood LANE/694 over Spoon Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dogwood LANE/694 over Spoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.