US Bridges

Route F327 over Rtes I 81 & 100

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.00-SERV/RD; 0.07-RT 748 · Structure no. 000000000014450

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route F327 over Rtes I 81 & 100 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route F327 over Rtes I 81 & 100 in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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.

It carries about 910 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,078 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute F327
CrossesRtes I 81 & 100
Location0.00-SERV/RD; 0.07-RT 748
RouteInterstate 0F327
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00704, -80.75197
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2008)
Projected traffic1,078 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$773 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route F327 over Rtes I 81 & 100 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route F327 over Rtes I 81 & 100 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route F327 over Rtes I 81 & 100 carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Route F327 over Rtes I 81 & 100?

The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Route F327 over Rtes I 81 & 100?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.