US Bridges

Power Dam RD 713 over 220 Bp

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 2.20 Rt 674; 0.00 Rcky Mt · Structure no. 000000000007920

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
737
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Dam RD 713 over 220 Bp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Power Dam RD 713 over 220 Bp in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 737 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,116 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPower Dam RD 713
Crosses220 Bp
Location2.20 Rt 674; 0.00 Rcky Mt
RouteCounty Highway 713
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99615, -79.86906
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic737 (2017)
Projected traffic1,116 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$105.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Power Dam RD 713 over 220 Bp built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power Dam RD 713 over 220 Bp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Power Dam RD 713 over 220 Bp carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Power Dam RD 713 over 220 Bp?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Power Dam RD 713 over 220 Bp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.