US Bridges

Rt 40/CHARITY HWY over Joint Crack Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 3.71-FRANK CO;6.14-RTE 8 · Structure no. 000000000013212

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 40/CHARITY HWY over Joint Crack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 40/CHARITY HWY over Joint Crack Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 40/CHARITY HWY
CrossesJoint Crack Creek
Location3.71-FRANK CO;6.14-RTE 8
RouteState Highway 40
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82207, -80.21479
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2022)
Projected traffic304 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$534 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 40/CHARITY HWY over Joint Crack Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 40/CHARITY HWY over Joint Crack 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 40/CHARITY HWY over Joint Crack Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rt 40/CHARITY HWY over Joint Crack Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 40/CHARITY HWY over Joint Crack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.