US Bridges

Waidsboro ROAD/607 over Story Creek

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 757; 0.20 Rt 606 · Structure no. 000000000026029

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
508
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waidsboro ROAD/607 over Story Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Waidsboro ROAD/607 over Story Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 508 vehicles a day, projected to reach 598 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWaidsboro ROAD/607
CrossesStory Creek
Location0.60 Rt 757; 0.20 Rt 606
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92611, -79.95695
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2022)
Projected traffic598 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$273.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waidsboro ROAD/607 over Story Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waidsboro ROAD/607 over Story 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 2024.

How much traffic does Waidsboro ROAD/607 over Story Creek carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Waidsboro ROAD/607 over Story Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Waidsboro ROAD/607 over Story Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.