US Bridges

PRILLIMANSWICH/606 over Branch of Town Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 767; 0.70 Rt 605 · Structure no. 000000000007825

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PRILLIMANSWICH/606 over Branch of Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying PRILLIMANSWICH/606 over Branch of Town Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 404 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPRILLIMANSWICH/606
CrossesBranch of Town Creek
Location0.50 Rt 767; 0.70 Rt 605
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83863, -79.98984
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2045
Trucks2%
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$254.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PRILLIMANSWICH/606 over Branch of Town Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is PRILLIMANSWICH/606 over Branch of 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does PRILLIMANSWICH/606 over Branch of Town Creek carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is PRILLIMANSWICH/606 over Branch of Town Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns PRILLIMANSWICH/606 over Branch of Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.