US Bridges

Farnham Creek Rd. over Farnham Creek

Fair

Richmond County, Virginia · 2.2M RTE647-0.8M RTE613 · Structure no. 000000000014786

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farnham Creek Rd. over Farnham Creek is a concrete slab carrying Farnham Creek Rd. over Farnham Creek in Richmond County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFarnham Creek Rd.
CrossesFarnham Creek
Location2.2M RTE647-0.8M RTE613
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyRichmond County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84762, -76.65886
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2022)
Projected traffic176 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farnham Creek Rd. over Farnham Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farnham Creek Rd. over Farnham 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 2023.

How much traffic does Farnham Creek Rd. over Farnham Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Farnham Creek Rd. over Farnham Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farnham Creek Rd. over Farnham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.