Franklin Street 40 over Shooting Creek
GoodFranklin County, Virginia · 0.31 Rt 860; 0.98 Pat CO · Structure no. 000000000007747
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 331
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Street 40 over Shooting Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Franklin Street 40 over Shooting Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Street 40 over Shooting Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin Street 40 over Shooting 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Franklin Street 40 over Shooting Creek carry?
About 331 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Street 40 over Shooting Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Franklin Street 40 over Shooting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.