US Bridges

Old Carriagerd 839 over Foul Ground Creek

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 671; 1.00 Rt 655 · Structure no. 000000000008006

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Carriagerd 839 over Foul Ground Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Carriagerd 839 over Foul Ground Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 306 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Carriagerd 839
CrossesFoul Ground Creek
Location0.50 Rt 671; 1.00 Rt 655
RouteCounty Highway 839
Coordinates37.03953, -79.77448
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2017)
Projected traffic306 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 Old Carriagerd 839 over Foul Ground Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Carriagerd 839 over Foul Ground Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Carriagerd 839 over Foul Ground Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Old Carriagerd 839 over Foul Ground Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Old Carriagerd 839 over Foul Ground Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.