US Bridges

Franklin St. 40 over NS Railway & RTE 623

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.2-RTE 805; 0.2-RTE 864 · Structure no. 000000000007764

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,506
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin St. 40 over NS Railway & RTE 623 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin St. 40 over NS Railway & RTE 623 in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,506 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,024 by 2045. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin St. 40
CrossesNS Railway & RTE 623
Location0.2-RTE 805; 0.2-RTE 864
RouteState Highway 40
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92299, -80.0138
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 21 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,506 (2022)
Projected traffic5,024 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$107.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin St. 40 over NS Railway & RTE 623 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin St. 40 over NS Railway & RTE 623 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin St. 40 over NS Railway & RTE 623 carry?

About 4,506 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Franklin St. 40 over NS Railway & RTE 623?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin St. 40 over NS Railway & RTE 623?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.