US Bridges

Lighthaven Rd. 768 over Towne Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.03-RT 767; 0.27-RT 904 · Structure no. 000000000007974

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lighthaven Rd. 768 over Towne Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lighthaven Rd. 768 over Towne 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLighthaven Rd. 768
CrossesTowne Creek
Location0.03-RT 767; 0.27-RT 904
RouteCounty Highway 768
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84971, -79.99554
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
Projected traffic40 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$107.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lighthaven Rd. 768 over Towne Creek built?

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

What condition is Lighthaven Rd. 768 over Towne 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lighthaven Rd. 768 over Towne Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Lighthaven Rd. 768 over Towne Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Lighthaven Rd. 768 over Towne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.