US Bridges

Franklin St. 40 over Pigg River

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 795; 0.04 Rt 1003 · Structure no. 000000000007741

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,506
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin St. 40 over Pigg River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin St. 40 over Pigg River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,506 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,024 by 2045. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin St. 40
CrossesPigg River
Location0.01 Rt 795; 0.04 Rt 1003
RouteState Highway 40
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97616, -79.92571
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,506 (2022)
Projected traffic5,024 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin St. 40 over Pigg River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin St. 40 over Pigg River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin St. 40 over Pigg River carry?

About 4,506 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Franklin St. 40 over Pigg River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin St. 40 over Pigg River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.