US Bridges

Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Pigg River

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 640; 1.30 Rt 748 · Structure no. 000000000007818

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
463
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Pigg River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Pigg River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 53 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 463 vehicles a day, projected to reach 676 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFerrum Mtn RD 602
CrossesPigg River
Location0.30 Rt 640; 1.30 Rt 748
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97747, -80.05223
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2022)
Projected traffic676 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Pigg River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Pigg River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Pigg River carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Pigg River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Pigg River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.