US Bridges

Jameson Mill RD over Nicholas Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · Franklin County Va · Structure no. CEPSAWVA-000002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Jameson Mill RD over Nicholas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jameson Mill RD over Nicholas Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJameson Mill RD
CrossesNicholas Creek
LocationFranklin County Va
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85169, -80.06567
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry4: 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 rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$69,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jameson Mill RD over Nicholas Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jameson Mill RD over Nicholas 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jameson Mill RD over Nicholas Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jameson Mill RD over Nicholas Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jameson Mill RD over Nicholas Creek?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).