Franklin Turnpike over NS Railway/Fall Creek
GoodPittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.4 to 360 - 1.00 to 293 · Structure no. 000000000026488
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 640 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Turnpike over NS Railway/Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Turnpike over NS Railway/Fall Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2042. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 113 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Turnpike over NS Railway/Fall Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin Turnpike over NS Railway/Fall 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Franklin Turnpike over NS Railway/Fall Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Turnpike over NS Railway/Fall Creek?
The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Turnpike over NS Railway/Fall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.