US Bridges

Farris Mine RD/693 over Big Reed Island Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 659; 0.03 Rt 800 · Structure no. 000000000028272

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farris Mine RD/693 over Big Reed Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farris Mine RD/693 over Big Reed Island Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2045. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFarris Mine RD/693
CrossesBig Reed Island Creek
Location0.25 Rt 659; 0.03 Rt 800
RouteCounty Highway 693
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91232, -80.72917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed—
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 Farris Mine RD/693 over Big Reed Island Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farris Mine RD/693 over Big Reed Island Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Farris Mine RD/693 over Big Reed Island Creek 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 Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Farris Mine RD/693 over Big Reed Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.