US Bridges

Timber Line RD/865 over Nicholas Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 605; 1.00 Rt 788 · Structure no. 000000000008011

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timber Line RD/865 over Nicholas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Timber Line RD/865 over Nicholas Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTimber Line RD/865
CrossesNicholas Creek
Location0.40 Rt 605; 1.00 Rt 788
RouteCounty Highway 865
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88481, -80.05529
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic17 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$782 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Timber Line RD/865 over Nicholas Creek built?

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

What condition is Timber Line RD/865 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Timber Line RD/865 over Nicholas Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Timber Line RD/865 over Nicholas Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Timber Line RD/865 over Nicholas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.