US Bridges

Franklin STREET/40 over Branch Furnace Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.33 220 Bus; 0.0 Rky Mt · Structure no. 000000000007766

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,057
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin STREET/40 over Branch Furnace Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Franklin STREET/40 over Branch Furnace Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 9,057 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,099 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin STREET/40
CrossesBranch Furnace Creek
Location1.33 220 Bus; 0.0 Rky Mt
RouteState Highway 40
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99097, -79.90397
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,057 (2022)
Projected traffic10,099 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$334.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin STREET/40 over Branch Furnace Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin STREET/40 over Branch Furnace 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin STREET/40 over Branch Furnace Creek carry?

About 9,057 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franklin STREET/40 over Branch Furnace Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin STREET/40 over Branch Furnace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.