US Bridges

Whsprng Ck RD 1605 over Maggodee Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 684; 0.20 Rt 220 · Structure no. 000000000008031

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
703
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whsprng Ck RD 1605 over Maggodee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whsprng Ck RD 1605 over Maggodee Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 703 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,097 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhsprng Ck RD 1605
CrossesMaggodee Creek
Location0.00 Rt 684; 0.20 Rt 220
RouteCounty Highway 1605
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11448, -79.94863
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2017)
Projected traffic1,097 by 2045
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$244.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whsprng Ck RD 1605 over Maggodee Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whsprng Ck RD 1605 over Maggodee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Whsprng Ck RD 1605 over Maggodee Creek carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Whsprng Ck RD 1605 over Maggodee Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Whsprng Ck RD 1605 over Maggodee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.