US Bridges

B T Wash.Hwy 122 over Roanoke River

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · .00 Bedfo CO;.00 Frank CO · Structure no. 000000000007774

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,038 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,041
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

B T Wash.Hwy 122 over Roanoke River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B T Wash.Hwy 122 over Roanoke River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 13,041 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,040 by 2042. The structure is 1,038 ft (316.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesB T Wash.Hwy 122
CrossesRoanoke River
Location.00 Bedfo CO;.00 Frank CO
RouteState Highway 122
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14471, -79.66788
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,038 ft (316.3 m)
Longest span218 ft (66.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,041 (2022)
Projected traffic19,040 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$534.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B T Wash.Hwy 122 over Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is B T Wash.Hwy 122 over Roanoke River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does B T Wash.Hwy 122 over Roanoke River carry?

About 13,041 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is B T Wash.Hwy 122 over Roanoke River?

The structure is 1,038 ft (316.3 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns B T Wash.Hwy 122 over Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.