US Bridges

Providencechurchrd over N F Little Chestnut Crk

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 619; 1.05 Rt 608 · Structure no. 000000000007967

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providencechurchrd over N F Little Chestnut Crk is a steel culvert carrying Providencechurchrd over N F Little Chestnut Crk in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 820 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesProvidencechurchrd
CrossesN F Little Chestnut Crk
Location0.60 Rt 619; 1.05 Rt 608
RouteCounty Highway 762
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91647, -79.91848
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2017)
Projected traffic820 by 2045
Trucks0%
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$105 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Providencechurchrd over N F Little Chestnut Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Providencechurchrd 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Providencechurchrd over N F Little Chestnut Crk carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Providencechurchrd over N F Little Chestnut Crk?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Providencechurchrd over N F Little Chestnut Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.