US Bridges

Retreat Road 735 over Little Creek

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 731; 0.60 Rt 919 · Structure no. 000000000007940

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
433
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Retreat Road 735 over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying Retreat Road 735 over Little Creek 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 433 vehicles a day, projected to reach 669 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRetreat Road 735
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.70 Rt 731; 0.60 Rt 919
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06691, -79.95218
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2017)
Projected traffic669 by 2045
Trucks0%
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$160.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Retreat Road 735 over Little Creek built?

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

What condition is Retreat Road 735 over Little Creek 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 Retreat Road 735 over Little Creek carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Retreat Road 735 over Little Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Retreat Road 735 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.