US Bridges

Apple Grove LA/696 over Branch Back Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.13-DEAD End; 0.49-RT937 · Structure no. 000000000015083

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
383
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apple Grove LA/696 over Branch Back Creek is a concrete slab carrying Apple Grove LA/696 over Branch Back Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 750 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesApple Grove LA/696
CrossesBranch Back Creek
Location0.13-DEAD End; 0.49-RT937
RouteCounty Highway 696
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18006, -80.09444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2018)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$792 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apple Grove LA/696 over Branch Back Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apple Grove LA/696 over Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Apple Grove LA/696 over Branch Back Creek carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Apple Grove LA/696 over Branch Back Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Apple Grove LA/696 over Branch Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.