US Bridges

Davis Mill Rd. 754 over Story Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · .00 Rt 863E; .04 Rt 863W · Structure no. 000000000007958

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
605
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Mill Rd. 754 over Story Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Mill Rd. 754 over Story Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 58 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 605 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Mill Rd. 754
CrossesStory Creek
Location.00 Rt 863E; .04 Rt 863W
RouteCounty Highway 754
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95847, -79.91306
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2017)
Projected traffic620 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Mill Rd. 754 over Story Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Davis Mill Rd. 754 over Story 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Davis Mill Rd. 754 over Story Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Davis Mill Rd. 754 over Story Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Mill Rd. 754 over Story Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.