US Bridges

Henry Road 605 over Nicholas Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.45 Rt 780; 0.80 Rt 778 · Structure no. 000000000007824

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
622
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Road 605 over Nicholas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Henry Road 605 over Nicholas Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 622 vehicles a day, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHenry Road 605
CrossesNicholas Creek
Location0.45 Rt 780; 0.80 Rt 778
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8702, -80.05288
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2022)
Projected traffic694 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 Henry Road 605 over Nicholas Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Road 605 over Nicholas 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Henry Road 605 over Nicholas Creek carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Henry Road 605 over Nicholas Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Road 605 over Nicholas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.