US Bridges

Runnett Bag RD 793 over Roaring Run

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 792; 0.80 Rt 836 · Structure no. 000000000007989

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Runnett Bag RD 793 over Roaring Run is a concrete slab carrying Runnett Bag RD 793 over Roaring Run in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRunnett Bag RD 793
CrossesRoaring Run
Location0.10 Rt 792; 0.80 Rt 836
RouteCounty Highway 793
Coordinates36.9182, -80.17223
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2017)
Projected traffic81 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Runnett Bag RD 793 over Roaring Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Runnett Bag RD 793 over Roaring Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Runnett Bag RD 793 over Roaring Run carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Runnett Bag RD 793 over Roaring Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Runnett Bag RD 793 over Roaring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.