US Bridges

Frog Spur RD./683 over Rte. I - 77

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.09-RT 955; 0.07-RT 778E · Structure no. 000000000004685

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frog Spur RD./683 over Rte. I - 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frog Spur RD./683 over Rte. I - 77 in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 247 vehicles a day, projected to reach 361 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFrog Spur RD./683
CrossesRte. I - 77
Location0.09-RT 955; 0.07-RT 778E
RouteCounty Highway 683
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66659, -80.70945
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2022)
Projected traffic361 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frog Spur RD./683 over Rte. I - 77 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frog Spur RD./683 over Rte. I - 77 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Frog Spur RD./683 over Rte. I - 77 carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Frog Spur RD./683 over Rte. I - 77?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Frog Spur RD./683 over Rte. I - 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.