US Bridges

FAIRYSTONEPKRD/623 over Beards Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 788; 1.50 Rt 605 · Structure no. 000000000007839

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAIRYSTONEPKRD/623 over Beards Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAIRYSTONEPKRD/623 over Beards 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAIRYSTONEPKRD/623
CrossesBeards Creek
Location0.60 Rt 788; 1.50 Rt 605
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8718, -80.08217
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2022)
Projected traffic298 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$132.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAIRYSTONEPKRD/623 over Beards Creek built?

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

What condition is FAIRYSTONEPKRD/623 over Beards 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAIRYSTONEPKRD/623 over Beards Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAIRYSTONEPKRD/623 over Beards Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAIRYSTONEPKRD/623 over Beards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.