US Bridges

Chestnut Mtnrd 715 over Big Chestnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 931; 3.12 Rt 646 · Structure no. 000000000007922

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Mtnrd 715 over Big Chestnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Mtnrd 715 over Big Chestnut 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Mtnrd 715
CrossesBig Chestnut Creek
Location0.70 Rt 931; 3.12 Rt 646
RouteCounty Highway 715
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9259, -79.75031
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic32 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$160.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Mtnrd 715 over Big Chestnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Chestnut Mtnrd 715 over Big Chestnut 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Chestnut Mtnrd 715 over Big Chestnut Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Chestnut Mtnrd 715 over Big Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Mtnrd 715 over Big Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.