US Bridges

Henry RD./605 over Town Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 606E;0.05 Rt 606W · Structure no. 000000000007822

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
864
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry RD./605 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Henry RD./605 over Town Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 864 vehicles a day, projected to reach 963 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHenry RD./605
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.00 Rt 606E;0.05 Rt 606W
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82933, -79.9906
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2022)
Projected traffic963 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$270.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry RD./605 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry RD./605 over Town 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Henry RD./605 over Town Creek carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Henry RD./605 over Town Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Henry RD./605 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.