Franklin STREET/40 over Otter Creek
PoorFranklin County, Virginia · 0.88-RT 788; 0.45-RT 892 · Structure no. 000000000007758
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 657
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin STREET/40 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin STREET/40 over Otter Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 657 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 by 2045. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin STREET/40 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin STREET/40 over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin STREET/40 over Otter Creek carry?
About 657 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Franklin STREET/40 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin STREET/40 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.