US Bridges

Rakes Road 754 over Pigg River

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 863; 1.40 Rky Mt · Structure no. 000000000007959

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rakes Road 754 over Pigg River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rakes Road 754 over Pigg River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 605 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2045. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRakes Road 754
CrossesPigg River
Location0.40 Rt 863; 1.40 Rky Mt
RouteCounty Highway 754
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96186, -79.908
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2017)
Projected traffic620 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$463.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rakes Road 754 over Pigg River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rakes Road 754 over Pigg River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rakes Road 754 over Pigg River carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Rakes Road 754 over Pigg River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rakes Road 754 over Pigg River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.