US Bridges

Old Forge Rd. 756 over Pigg River

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.50 Rt 640; 0.80 Rt 802 · Structure no. 000000000007960

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
459
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Forge Rd. 756 over Pigg River is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Forge Rd. 756 over Pigg River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 459 vehicles a day, projected to reach 587 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Forge Rd. 756
CrossesPigg River
Location1.50 Rt 640; 0.80 Rt 802
RouteCounty Highway 756
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96206, -79.96231
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2017)
Projected traffic587 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Forge Rd. 756 over Pigg River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Forge Rd. 756 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Forge Rd. 756 over Pigg River carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Old Forge Rd. 756 over Pigg River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Forge Rd. 756 over Pigg River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.