US Bridges

Poage Valley RD690 over Back Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.69-RTE691; 0.01-RTE221 · Structure no. 000000000015077

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
489
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poage Valley RD690 over Back Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poage Valley RD690 over Back Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 489 vehicles a day, projected to reach 555 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPoage Valley RD690
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.69-RTE691; 0.01-RTE221
RouteCounty Highway 690
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19805, -80.05151
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2018)
Projected traffic555 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Poage Valley RD690 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poage Valley RD690 over Back 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Poage Valley RD690 over Back Creek carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Poage Valley RD690 over Back Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Poage Valley RD690 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.