US Bridges

Panther Crk RD/764 over Greasy Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE765; 2.85-PULASKI · Structure no. 000000000004762

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panther Crk RD/764 over Greasy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Panther Crk RD/764 over Greasy Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPanther Crk RD/764
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location0.05-RTE765; 2.85-PULASKI
RouteCounty Highway 764
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88333, -80.66324
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.8 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$298.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Panther Crk RD/764 over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panther Crk RD/764 over Greasy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Panther Crk RD/764 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Panther Crk RD/764 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Panther Crk RD/764 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.