US Bridges

Windy Ridge RD 827 over Sfof Little Chestnut Crk

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 724; 1.25 Rt 220 · Structure no. 000000000007995

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windy Ridge RD 827 over Sfof Little Chestnut Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windy Ridge RD 827 over Sfof Little Chestnut Crk 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 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 277 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWindy Ridge RD 827
CrossesSfof Little Chestnut Crk
Location0.02 Rt 724; 1.25 Rt 220
RouteCounty Highway 827
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90424, -79.84955
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2014)
Projected traffic277 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windy Ridge RD 827 over Sfof Little Chestnut Crk built?

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

What condition is Windy Ridge RD 827 over Sfof 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Windy Ridge RD 827 over Sfof Little Chestnut Crk carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Windy Ridge RD 827 over Sfof Little Chestnut Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Windy Ridge RD 827 over Sfof Little Chestnut Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.