US Bridges

Phillips RD / 619 over Rans Creek

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 1.00 Rt 755; 0.10 Carr CO · Structure no. 000000000007530

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillips RD / 619 over Rans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phillips RD / 619 over Rans Creek in Floyd 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPhillips RD / 619
CrossesRans Creek
Location1.00 Rt 755; 0.10 Carr CO
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89187, -80.60339
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
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$713 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phillips RD / 619 over Rans Creek built?

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

What condition is Phillips RD / 619 over Rans 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Phillips RD / 619 over Rans Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Phillips RD / 619 over Rans Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Phillips RD / 619 over Rans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.