US Bridges

Route 707 over Doe Run

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.0 Rt 674; 0.60 Rt 721 · Structure no. 000000000029919

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 707 over Doe Run is a concrete culvert carrying Route 707 over Doe Run in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 262 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 707
CrossesDoe Run
Location0.0 Rt 674; 0.60 Rt 721
RouteCounty Highway 707
Coordinates36.96987, -79.8218
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2014)
Projected traffic324 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Route 707 over Doe Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 707 over Doe 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 707 over Doe Run carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 707 over Doe Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Route 707 over Doe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.