US Bridges

Turners Crk RD 748 over Turners Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.05 Rt 712; 0.65 Rt 752 · Structure no. 000000000025796

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turners Crk RD 748 over Turners Creek is a steel culvert carrying Turners Crk RD 748 over Turners Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 342 vehicles a day, projected to reach 534 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTurners Crk RD 748
CrossesTurners Creek
Location1.05 Rt 712; 0.65 Rt 752
RouteCounty Highway 748
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93781, -80.04974
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2017)
Projected traffic534 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Turners Crk RD 748 over Turners Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turners Crk RD 748 over Turners 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Turners Crk RD 748 over Turners Creek carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Turners Crk RD 748 over Turners Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Turners Crk RD 748 over Turners Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.