US Bridges

Carver Lee Rd. 764 over Branch of Town Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.50 Rt 607; 0.40 Rt 766 · Structure no. 000000000007968

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carver Lee Rd. 764 over Branch of Town Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carver Lee Rd. 764 over Branch of Town Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCarver Lee Rd. 764
CrossesBranch of Town Creek
Location1.50 Rt 607; 0.40 Rt 766
RouteCounty Highway 764
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85344, -79.97036
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic23 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Carver Lee Rd. 764 over Branch of Town Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carver Lee Rd. 764 over Branch of Town 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 2023.

How much traffic does Carver Lee Rd. 764 over Branch of Town Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Carver Lee Rd. 764 over Branch of Town Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Carver Lee Rd. 764 over Branch of Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.