US Bridges

Nicholas Ck RD778 over Nicholas Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 605; 1.10 Rt 780 · Structure no. 000000000007978

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicholas Ck RD778 over Nicholas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nicholas Ck RD778 over Nicholas Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNicholas Ck RD778
CrossesNicholas Creek
Location0.50 Rt 605; 1.10 Rt 780
RouteCounty Highway 778
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85606, -80.05224
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2017)
Projected traffic207 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$183.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicholas Ck RD778 over Nicholas Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicholas Ck RD778 over Nicholas 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nicholas Ck RD778 over Nicholas Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Nicholas Ck RD778 over Nicholas Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nicholas Ck RD778 over Nicholas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.