US Bridges

Oldbaltimore RD654 over Rtes 81 & 11

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.01-F044; 0.15-F047 · Structure no. 000000000014585

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oldbaltimore RD654 over Rtes 81 & 11 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oldbaltimore RD654 over Rtes 81 & 11 in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOldbaltimore RD654
CrossesRtes 81 & 11
Location0.01-F044; 0.15-F047
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98228, -80.82937
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oldbaltimore RD654 over Rtes 81 & 11 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oldbaltimore RD654 over Rtes 81 & 11 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 2024.

How much traffic does Oldbaltimore RD654 over Rtes 81 & 11 carry?

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

How long is Oldbaltimore RD654 over Rtes 81 & 11?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oldbaltimore RD654 over Rtes 81 & 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.