US Bridges

APPLEGROVELANE/696 over Back Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.02-RTE221; 0.16-RTE937 · Structure no. 000000000015082

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
383
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

APPLEGROVELANE/696 over Back Creek is a concrete slab carrying APPLEGROVELANE/696 over Back Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 75 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 383 vehicles a day, projected to reach 435 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAPPLEGROVELANE/696
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.02-RTE221; 0.16-RTE937
RouteCounty Highway 696
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18858, -80.09467
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2018)
Projected traffic435 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$879 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was APPLEGROVELANE/696 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is APPLEGROVELANE/696 over Back 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 APPLEGROVELANE/696 over Back Creek carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is APPLEGROVELANE/696 over Back Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns APPLEGROVELANE/696 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.