US Bridges

Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Turner Creek

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 908; 0.60 Rt 752 · Structure no. 000000000007808

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Turner Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Turner Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 178 vehicles a day, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFerrum Mtn RD 602
CrossesTurner Creek
Location0.10 Rt 908; 0.60 Rt 752
RouteCounty Highway 602
Coordinates36.95364, -80.03453
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2022)
Projected traffic198 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Turner Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Turner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Turner Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Turner Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ferrum Mtn RD 602 over Turner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.