US Bridges

Old Balt. RD./654 over Pine Run

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.00-RTE100; 0.47-RTE709 · Structure no. 000000000014584

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Balt. RD./654 over Pine Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Balt. RD./654 over Pine Run in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Balt. RD./654
CrossesPine Run
Location0.00-RTE100; 0.47-RTE709
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97575, -80.78973
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2022)
Projected traffic106 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$912 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Balt. RD./654 over Pine Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Balt. RD./654 over Pine Run 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 Old Balt. RD./654 over Pine Run carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Balt. RD./654 over Pine Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Balt. RD./654 over Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.