US Bridges

Truevine RD 646 over Pigg River

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.45-RT 889; 0.90-RT 673 · Structure no. 000000000007878

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,087
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truevine RD 646 over Pigg River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truevine RD 646 over Pigg River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,087 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,187 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTruevine RD 646
CrossesPigg River
Location1.45-RT 889; 0.90-RT 673
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93468, -79.71695
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,087 (2022)
Projected traffic1,187 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Truevine RD 646 over Pigg River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truevine RD 646 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Truevine RD 646 over Pigg River carry?

About 1,087 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Truevine RD 646 over Pigg River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Truevine RD 646 over Pigg River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.