US Bridges

English Road 720 over Little Doe Run

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.75 Rt 674; 0.40 Rt 721 · Structure no. 000000000007929

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

About this bridge

English Road 720 over Little Doe Run is a concrete slab carrying English Road 720 over Little 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 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.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEnglish Road 720
CrossesLittle Doe Run
Location1.75 Rt 674; 0.40 Rt 721
RouteCounty Highway 720
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95175, -79.79624
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$126.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was English Road 720 over Little Doe Run built?

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

What condition is English Road 720 over Little Doe Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does English Road 720 over Little Doe Run carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is English Road 720 over Little Doe Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns English Road 720 over Little Doe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.