US Bridges

Franklin Pike 681 over Pine Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.20 Rt 860; 1.75 Rt 682W · Structure no. 000000000007578

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
914
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Pike 681 over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Pike 681 over Pine 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 914 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Pike 681
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.20 Rt 860; 1.75 Rt 682W
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91591, -80.26152
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic914 (2022)
Projected traffic1,019 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$136.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Pike 681 over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is Franklin Pike 681 over Pine Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin Pike 681 over Pine Creek carry?

About 914 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Pike 681 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Pike 681 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.