US Bridges

RTE.727 over Jackson River

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE220; 0.20- Alg.Co · Structure no. 000000000029267

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE.727 over Jackson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE.727 over Jackson River in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2045. The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE.727
CrossesJackson River
Location0.05-RTE220; 0.20- Alg.Co
RouteCounty Highway 727
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.78845, -79.78141
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2016)
Projected traffic88 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$184.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE.727 over Jackson River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE.727 over Jackson River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE.727 over Jackson River carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is RTE.727 over Jackson River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE.727 over Jackson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.