US Bridges

Alean Rd. 687 over Maggodee Creek

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 691;0.70 Rt 689 · Structure no. 000000000028737

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alean Rd. 687 over Maggodee Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Alean Rd. 687 over Maggodee Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2045. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlean Rd. 687
CrossesMaggodee Creek
Location0.10 Rt 691;0.70 Rt 689
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0935, -79.85455
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2014)
Projected traffic83 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$389.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alean Rd. 687 over Maggodee Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alean Rd. 687 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Alean Rd. 687 over Maggodee Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Alean Rd. 687 over Maggodee Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Alean Rd. 687 over Maggodee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.