US Bridges

Hedgewood RD 961 over Little Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 739; 0.22 D. End · Structure no. 000000000008026

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hedgewood RD 961 over Little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hedgewood RD 961 over Little Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHedgewood RD 961
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.00 Rt 739; 0.22 D. End
RouteCounty Highway 961
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08462, -79.98996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$788 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hedgewood RD 961 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hedgewood RD 961 over Little 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hedgewood RD 961 over Little Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hedgewood RD 961 over Little Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hedgewood RD 961 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.