US Bridges

Rescue RD./740 over Rte. I-77

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.09 RTE745S; .07 RTE745N · Structure no. 000000000004745

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
347 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rescue RD./740 over Rte. I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rescue RD./740 over Rte. I-77 in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2042. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRescue RD./740
CrossesRte. I-77
Location0.09 RTE745S; .07 RTE745N
RouteCounty Highway 740
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79931, -80.84589
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2022)
Projected traffic486 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rescue RD./740 over Rte. I-77 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rescue RD./740 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rescue RD./740 over Rte. I-77 carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rescue RD./740 over Rte. I-77?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rescue RD./740 over Rte. I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.