US Bridges

Mtn Valley DR/691 over Br Spoon Creek

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 1.15-RT 772; 0.75-RT 680 · Structure no. 000000000030877

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mtn Valley DR/691 over Br Spoon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mtn Valley DR/691 over Br Spoon Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesMtn Valley DR/691
CrossesBr Spoon Creek
Location1.15-RT 772; 0.75-RT 680
RouteCounty Highway 691
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65794, -80.1805
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2014)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Mtn Valley DR/691 over Br Spoon Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mtn Valley DR/691 over Br Spoon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mtn Valley DR/691 over Br Spoon Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mtn Valley DR/691 over Br Spoon Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mtn Valley DR/691 over Br Spoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.