US Bridges

Farris Mine RD 693 over Big Reed Island Ck

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 1.05-RT 721; 0.00-RT 659 · Structure no. 000000000027542

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farris Mine RD 693 over Big Reed Island Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farris Mine RD 693 over Big Reed Island Ck in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFarris Mine RD 693
CrossesBig Reed Island Ck
Location1.05-RT 721; 0.00-RT 659
RouteCounty Highway 693
Coordinates36.91073, -80.73139
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic162 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Farris Mine RD 693 over Big Reed Island Ck built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farris Mine RD 693 over Big Reed Island Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Farris Mine RD 693 over Big Reed Island Ck carry?

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

How long is Farris Mine RD 693 over Big Reed Island Ck?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Farris Mine RD 693 over Big Reed Island Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.