US Bridges

Rock Ridge RD 640 over South Prong

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.80 Rt 751; 0.20 Rt 602 · Structure no. 000000000007865

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Ridge RD 640 over South Prong is a concrete slab carrying Rock Ridge RD 640 over South Prong in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 276 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRock Ridge RD 640
CrossesSouth Prong
Location0.80 Rt 751; 0.20 Rt 602
RouteCounty Highway 640
Coordinates36.97113, -80.05434
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2017)
Projected traffic276 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rock Ridge RD 640 over South Prong built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Ridge RD 640 over South Prong 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rock Ridge RD 640 over South Prong carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Rock Ridge RD 640 over South Prong?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Ridge RD 640 over South Prong?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.