US Bridges

Gretna Road over Pigg River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.46-RT 888; 1.21-RT 605 · Structure no. 000000000031414

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
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 2020, so it is 5 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 2,962 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,732 by 2045. The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesGretna Road
CrossesPigg River
Location0.46-RT 888; 1.21-RT 605
RouteState Highway 40
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94911, -79.51788
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length293 ft (89.4 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,962 (2022)
Projected traffic3,732 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Gretna Road over Pigg River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gretna 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 September 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 293 ft (89.4 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gretna Road over Pigg River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.