US Bridges

HURDSBRIDGERD/818 over Rennet Bag Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 793;1.60 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000007993

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HURDSBRIDGERD/818 over Rennet Bag Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HURDSBRIDGERD/818 over Rennet Bag Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHURDSBRIDGERD/818
CrossesRennet Bag Creek
Location0.00 Rt 793;1.60 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 818
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89838, -80.15564
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2017)
Projected traffic81 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$767 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HURDSBRIDGERD/818 over Rennet Bag Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is HURDSBRIDGERD/818 over Rennet Bag 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HURDSBRIDGERD/818 over Rennet Bag Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is HURDSBRIDGERD/818 over Rennet Bag Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns HURDSBRIDGERD/818 over Rennet Bag Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.