Franklin St. / 40 over Rennet Bag Creek
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 841; 0.20 Rt 783 · Structure no. 000000000007746
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 657
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin St. / 40 over Rennet Bag Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin St. / 40 over Rennet Bag Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 657 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 by 2045. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin St. / 40 over Rennet Bag Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin St. / 40 over Rennet Bag 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin St. / 40 over Rennet Bag Creek carry?
About 657 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Franklin St. / 40 over Rennet Bag Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin St. / 40 over Rennet Bag Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.