US Bridges

Franklin Street 40 over Turkeycock Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 785; 1.30 Rt 860 · Structure no. 000000000007762

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
331
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Street 40 over Turkeycock Branch is a steel culvert carrying Franklin Street 40 over Turkeycock Branch in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 331 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Street 40
CrossesTurkeycock Branch
Location0.25 Rt 785; 1.30 Rt 860
RouteState Highway 40
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87465, -80.16575
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2022)
Projected traffic369 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Street 40 over Turkeycock Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Street 40 over Turkeycock Branch 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 Street 40 over Turkeycock Branch carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Street 40 over Turkeycock Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Franklin Street 40 over Turkeycock Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.