US Bridges

Lillian Naff DR604 over Town Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · .10-RTE606; 1.1-ENDMAINT. · Structure no. 000000000010098

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lillian Naff DR604 over Town Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lillian Naff DR604 over Town Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLillian Naff DR604
CrossesTown Creek
Location.10-RTE606; 1.1-ENDMAINT.
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82101, -79.99474
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2018)
Projected traffic103 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$260.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lillian Naff DR604 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lillian Naff DR604 over Town 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lillian Naff DR604 over Town Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Lillian Naff DR604 over Town Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lillian Naff DR604 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.