US Bridges

V H Goode HWY 220 over Pigg River

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 2.12-220BUS; 1.10 Rt 40 · Structure no. 000000000007807

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,395
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

V H Goode HWY 220 over Pigg River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V H Goode HWY 220 over Pigg River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 9,395 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,718 by 2045. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesV H Goode HWY 220
CrossesPigg River
Location2.12-220BUS; 1.10 Rt 40
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates36.99352, -79.86942
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,395 (2022)
Projected traffic13,718 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 V H Goode HWY 220 over Pigg River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is V H Goode HWY 220 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does V H Goode HWY 220 over Pigg River carry?

About 9,395 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is V H Goode HWY 220 over Pigg River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns V H Goode HWY 220 over Pigg River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.