US Bridges

Webb Mtn Road/ 615 over White Oak Creek

Poor

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 684; 2.75 Rke CO · Structure no. 000000000027866

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webb Mtn Road/ 615 over White Oak Creek is a steel culvert carrying Webb Mtn Road/ 615 over White Oak Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWebb Mtn Road/ 615
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.30 Rt 684; 2.75 Rke CO
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13656, -79.9168
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2017)
Projected traffic88 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$867 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webb Mtn Road/ 615 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webb Mtn Road/ 615 over White Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Webb Mtn Road/ 615 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Webb Mtn Road/ 615 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Webb Mtn Road/ 615 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.