US Bridges

Alean RD 687 over Mollie Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 691; 0.90 Rt 697 · Structure no. 000000000007900

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alean RD 687 over Mollie Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alean RD 687 over Mollie Branch 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 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlean RD 687
CrossesMollie Branch
Location0.10 Rt 691; 0.90 Rt 697
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09344, -79.85632
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2014)
Projected traffic83 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Alean RD 687 over Mollie Branch built?

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

What condition is Alean RD 687 over Mollie Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Alean RD 687 over Mollie Branch carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Alean RD 687 over Mollie Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Alean RD 687 over Mollie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.