US Bridges

Toshes Road over Pigg River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.01 to 990 - 0.87 to 771 · Structure no. 000000000013529

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toshes Road over Pigg River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Toshes Road over Pigg River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 196 by 2045. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesToshes Road
CrossesPigg River
Location0.01 to 990 - 0.87 to 771
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98882, -79.51617
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic196 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$262.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Toshes Road over Pigg River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toshes Road over Pigg River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Toshes Road over Pigg River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Toshes Road over Pigg River?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Toshes Road over Pigg River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.