US Bridges

Franklin ST / 40 over Branch of Nicholas Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 1080; 0.54 Rt 605 · Structure no. 000000000007756

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,862
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin ST / 40 over Branch of Nicholas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Franklin ST / 40 over Branch of Nicholas Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 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 1,862 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,076 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin ST / 40
CrossesBranch of Nicholas Creek
Location0.05 Rt 1080; 0.54 Rt 605
RouteState Highway 40
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90783, -80.07594
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic1,862 (2022)
Projected traffic2,076 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 / 40 over Branch of Nicholas Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin ST / 40 over Branch of Nicholas 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Franklin ST / 40 over Branch of Nicholas Creek carry?

About 1,862 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Franklin ST / 40 over Branch of Nicholas Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Franklin ST / 40 over Branch of Nicholas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.