US Bridges

Fairystone PKRD623 over Ryans Branch

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.25 Patrick; 1.65 Rt 788 · Structure no. 000000000007840

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairystone PKRD623 over Ryans Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairystone PKRD623 over Ryans Branch in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2045. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFairystone PKRD623
CrossesRyans Branch
Location0.25 Patrick; 1.65 Rt 788
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84948, -80.10249
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2022)
Projected traffic298 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$698.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairystone PKRD623 over Ryans Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairystone PKRD623 over Ryans Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fairystone PKRD623 over Ryans Branch carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairystone PKRD623 over Ryans Branch?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fairystone PKRD623 over Ryans Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.