US Bridges

Gap Gate RD./739 over Green Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.20 Rt 602; 0.50 Rt 740 · Structure no. 000000000007951

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
327
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gap Gate RD./739 over Green Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gap Gate RD./739 over Green Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGap Gate RD./739
CrossesGreen Creek
Location0.20 Rt 602; 0.50 Rt 740
RouteCounty Highway 739
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05387, -80.08489
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2022)
Projected traffic477 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$154.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gap Gate RD./739 over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gap Gate RD./739 over Green 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Gap Gate RD./739 over Green Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gap Gate RD./739 over Green Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Gap Gate RD./739 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.