Gretna Road over Pigg River
PoorClosed to trafficPittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.21-RT 605-0.46-RT 888 · Structure no. 000000000013473
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 262 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,962
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gretna Road over Pigg River is a steel truss - thru carrying Gretna Road over Pigg River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,962 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,732 by 2045. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gretna Road over Pigg River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gretna Road over Pigg River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Gretna Road over Pigg River carry?
About 2,962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Gretna Road over Pigg River?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Gretna Road over Pigg River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.