US Bridges

Pul/Giles TRNP/100 over Wet Weather Branch

Good

Giles County, Virginia · 0.16-RTE659; 0.46-RTE681 · Structure no. 000000000008340

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,427
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pul/Giles TRNP/100 over Wet Weather Branch is a steel culvert carrying Pul/Giles TRNP/100 over Wet Weather Branch in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 5,427 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,051 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesPul/Giles TRNP/100
CrossesWet Weather Branch
Location0.16-RTE659; 0.46-RTE681
RouteState Highway 100
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27521, -80.74146
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,427 (2022)
Projected traffic6,051 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Pul/Giles TRNP/100 over Wet Weather Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pul/Giles TRNP/100 over Wet Weather Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pul/Giles TRNP/100 over Wet Weather Branch carry?

About 5,427 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pul/Giles TRNP/100 over Wet Weather Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Pul/Giles TRNP/100 over Wet Weather Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.