US Bridges

FARRISMINERD/693 over Big Reed Island Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.00-RT 764; 0.10-RT 761 · Structure no. 000000000023631

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FARRISMINERD/693 over Big Reed Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FARRISMINERD/693 over Big Reed Island Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2045. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFARRISMINERD/693
CrossesBig Reed Island Creek
Location0.00-RT 764; 0.10-RT 761
RouteCounty Highway 693
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88923, -80.72363
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic162 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$620.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FARRISMINERD/693 over Big Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FARRISMINERD/693 over Big Reed Island Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FARRISMINERD/693 over Big Reed Island Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FARRISMINERD/693 over Big Reed Island Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns FARRISMINERD/693 over Big Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.