US Bridges

Patti ROAD/721 over Little Doe Run

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 720; 0.70 Rt 803 · Structure no. 000000000007930

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patti ROAD/721 over Little Doe Run is a concrete culvert carrying Patti ROAD/721 over Little Doe Run in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPatti ROAD/721
CrossesLittle Doe Run
Location0.30 Rt 720; 0.70 Rt 803
RouteCounty Highway 721
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9475, -79.8004
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2014)
Projected traffic113 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Patti ROAD/721 over Little Doe Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patti ROAD/721 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Patti ROAD/721 over Little Doe Run carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Patti ROAD/721 over Little Doe Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Patti ROAD/721 over Little Doe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.