US Bridges

Bt Washgton HY122 over Maggodee Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.50-RT 691;050 Rt 871 · Structure no. 000000000007770

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,952
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bt Washgton HY122 over Maggodee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bt Washgton HY122 over Maggodee 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 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 4,952 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,990 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBt Washgton HY122
CrossesMaggodee Creek
Location0.50-RT 691;050 Rt 871
RouteState Highway 122
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0579, -79.83534
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,952 (2022)
Projected traffic4,990 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$146.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bt Washgton HY122 over Maggodee Creek built?

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

What condition is Bt Washgton HY122 over Maggodee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bt Washgton HY122 over Maggodee Creek carry?

About 4,952 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bt Washgton HY122 over Maggodee Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bt Washgton HY122 over Maggodee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.