US Bridges

Eggleston RD/730 over New Rv;rte 707 & NS Rwy

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.45-RTE 813;0.18-RTE 622 · Structure no. 000000000008497

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
988 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eggleston RD/730 over New Rv;rte 707 & NS Rwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eggleston RD/730 over New Rv;rte 707 & NS Rwy in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2042. The structure is 988 ft (301 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesEggleston RD/730
CrossesNew Rv;rte 707 & NS Rwy
Location0.45-RTE 813;0.18-RTE 622
RouteCounty Highway 730
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28552, -80.61781
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length988 ft (301 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2022)
Projected traffic452 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$475.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eggleston RD/730 over New Rv;rte 707 & NS Rwy built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eggleston RD/730 over New Rv;rte 707 & NS Rwy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Eggleston RD/730 over New Rv;rte 707 & NS Rwy carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eggleston RD/730 over New Rv;rte 707 & NS Rwy?

The structure is 988 ft (301 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Eggleston RD/730 over New Rv;rte 707 & NS Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.