US Bridges

WINDINGWAYRD./1611 over Maggodee Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 220; 0.65 D.End · Structure no. 000000000008032

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WINDINGWAYRD./1611 over Maggodee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WINDINGWAYRD./1611 over Maggodee 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 298 vehicles a day, projected to reach 465 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesWINDINGWAYRD./1611
CrossesMaggodee Creek
Location0.00 Rt 220; 0.65 D.End
RouteCounty Highway 1611
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12079, -79.95551
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2017)
Projected traffic465 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$117.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WINDINGWAYRD./1611 over Maggodee Creek built?

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

What condition is WINDINGWAYRD./1611 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does WINDINGWAYRD./1611 over Maggodee Creek carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is WINDINGWAYRD./1611 over Maggodee Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns WINDINGWAYRD./1611 over Maggodee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.