US Bridges

Truman Hill RD/678 over Br. North Fork Gills Crk

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 116; 0.90 Rt 635 · Structure no. 000000000007894

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truman Hill RD/678 over Br. North Fork Gills Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truman Hill RD/678 over Br. North Fork Gills Crk in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,405 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTruman Hill RD/678
CrossesBr. North Fork Gills Crk
Location0.60 Rt 116; 0.90 Rt 635
RouteCounty Highway 678
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16451, -79.86269
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2022)
Projected traffic1,405 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Truman Hill RD/678 over Br. North Fork Gills Crk built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truman Hill RD/678 over Br. North Fork Gills Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Truman Hill RD/678 over Br. North Fork Gills Crk carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Truman Hill RD/678 over Br. North Fork Gills Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Truman Hill RD/678 over Br. North Fork Gills Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.