US Bridges

Terrace RD 1612 over Maggodee Creek

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 684; 0.04 Rt 1613 · Structure no. 000000000008033

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terrace RD 1612 over Maggodee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Terrace RD 1612 over Maggodee Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTerrace RD 1612
CrossesMaggodee Creek
Location0.00 Rt 684; 0.04 Rt 1613
RouteCounty Highway 1612
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1181, -79.9413
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2017)
Projected traffic149 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$713 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Terrace RD 1612 over Maggodee Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Terrace RD 1612 over Maggodee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Terrace RD 1612 over Maggodee Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Terrace RD 1612 over Maggodee Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Terrace RD 1612 over Maggodee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.