US Bridges

Franklin ST./RTE40 over Story Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.03 Rt 927; 0.80 Rt 757 · Structure no. 000000000007742

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,506
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin ST./RTE40 over Story Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Franklin ST./RTE40 over Story Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,506 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,024 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin ST./RTE40
CrossesStory Creek
Location1.03 Rt 927; 0.80 Rt 757
RouteState Highway 40
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93641, -79.97272
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,506 (2022)
Projected traffic5,024 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Franklin ST./RTE40 over Story Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin ST./RTE40 over Story 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin ST./RTE40 over Story Creek carry?

About 4,506 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Franklin ST./RTE40 over Story Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Franklin ST./RTE40 over Story Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.