US Bridges

Old Ferrum RD 864 over Story Creek

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 40; 0.30 Rt 623 · Structure no. 000000000008010

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
269
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ferrum RD 864 over Story Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Ferrum RD 864 over Story Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Ferrum RD 864
CrossesStory Creek
Location0.02 Rt 40; 0.30 Rt 623
RouteCounty Highway 864
Coordinates36.92381, -80.01615
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$124.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ferrum RD 864 over Story Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ferrum RD 864 over Story 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Ferrum RD 864 over Story Creek carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Ferrum RD 864 over Story Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ferrum RD 864 over Story Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.