US Bridges

Eton Road / 634 over Linville Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 679; 0.40 Rt 676 · Structure no. 000000000007855

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eton Road / 634 over Linville Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Eton Road / 634 over Linville Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 935 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,043 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEton Road / 634
CrossesLinville Creek
Location0.10 Rt 679; 0.40 Rt 676
RouteCounty Highway 634
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19622, -79.78249
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2022)
Projected traffic1,043 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 Eton Road / 634 over Linville Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eton Road / 634 over Linville 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Eton Road / 634 over Linville Creek carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Eton Road / 634 over Linville Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Eton Road / 634 over Linville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.