US Bridges

English Rd. 720 over Doe Run

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.70 Rt 674; 0.45 Rt 721 · Structure no. 000000000007928

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

English Rd. 720 over Doe Run is a concrete slab carrying English Rd. 720 over Doe Run in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEnglish Rd. 720
CrossesDoe Run
Location1.70 Rt 674; 0.45 Rt 721
RouteCounty Highway 720
Coordinates36.95188, -79.79591
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2014)
Projected traffic187 by 2045
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 English Rd. 720 over Doe Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is English Rd. 720 over Doe Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does English Rd. 720 over Doe Run carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is English Rd. 720 over Doe Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns English Rd. 720 over Doe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.