US Bridges

Pigeon Run Road over Mollys Creek

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 1.20-RT 648/1.70-RT 651 · Structure no. 000000000026229

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pigeon Run Road over Mollys Creek is a concrete frame carrying Pigeon Run Road over Mollys Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPigeon Run Road
CrossesMollys Creek
Location1.20-RT 648/1.70-RT 651
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17405, -78.99132
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2022)
Projected traffic193 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pigeon Run Road over Mollys Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pigeon Run Road over Mollys 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pigeon Run Road over Mollys Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pigeon Run Road over Mollys Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pigeon Run Road over Mollys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.