US Bridges

Hardy Road 676 over Jeters Creek

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.90 Rt 634; 1.75 Rt 636 · Structure no. 000000000025723

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,456
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy Road 676 over Jeters Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Road 676 over Jeters Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 4,456 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,486 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHardy Road 676
CrossesJeters Creek
Location1.90 Rt 634; 1.75 Rt 636
RouteCounty Highway 676
Coordinates37.18307, -79.76516
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,456 (2022)
Projected traffic5,486 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardy Road 676 over Jeters Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Road 676 over Jeters 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hardy Road 676 over Jeters Creek carry?

About 4,456 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hardy Road 676 over Jeters Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Road 676 over Jeters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.