US Bridges

Dugwell Road 731 over Buck Run

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 733; 0.50 Rt 959 · Structure no. 000000000007936

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
762
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dugwell Road 731 over Buck Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dugwell Road 731 over Buck Run in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 762 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,189 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDugwell Road 731
CrossesBuck Run
Location0.00 Rt 733; 0.50 Rt 959
RouteCounty Highway 731
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04798, -79.95309
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2017)
Projected traffic1,189 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$179.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dugwell Road 731 over Buck Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dugwell Road 731 over Buck 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dugwell Road 731 over Buck Run carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Dugwell Road 731 over Buck Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dugwell Road 731 over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.