US Bridges

Eggleston Rd. /730 over Branch of New River

Good

Giles County, Virginia · 0.40-RT 689;0.90-RT 621 · Structure no. 000000000008505

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eggleston Rd. /730 over Branch of New River is a steel culvert carrying Eggleston Rd. /730 over Branch of New River in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesEggleston Rd. /730
CrossesBranch of New River
Location0.40-RT 689;0.90-RT 621
RouteCounty Highway 730
Coordinates37.28182, -80.62666
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2022)
Projected traffic452 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Eggleston Rd. /730 over Branch of New River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eggleston Rd. /730 over Branch of New River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Eggleston Rd. /730 over Branch of New River carry?

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

How long is Eggleston Rd. /730 over Branch of New River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Eggleston Rd. /730 over Branch of New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.