US Bridges

Fishburn Mt RD 756 over N F Little Chestnut Crk

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 619; 0.98 Rt 929 · Structure no. 000000000007962

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
312
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fishburn Mt RD 756 over N F Little Chestnut Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fishburn Mt RD 756 over N F Little Chestnut Crk in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 356 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFishburn Mt RD 756
CrossesN F Little Chestnut Crk
Location0.40 Rt 619; 0.98 Rt 929
RouteCounty Highway 756
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9258, -79.9013
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2017)
Projected traffic356 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$101.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fishburn Mt RD 756 over N F Little Chestnut Crk built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fishburn Mt RD 756 over N F Little Chestnut Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fishburn Mt RD 756 over N F Little Chestnut Crk carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Fishburn Mt RD 756 over N F Little Chestnut Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fishburn Mt RD 756 over N F Little Chestnut Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.