US Bridges

Franlkin RD./220 over Narrows Creek

FairPosted for load

Roanoke County, Virginia · 3.86-RTE419;4.18-FRANK CO · Structure no. 000000000014933

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,261
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franlkin RD./220 over Narrows Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Franlkin RD./220 over Narrows Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 26,261 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,626 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFranlkin RD./220
CrossesNarrows Creek
Location3.86-RTE419;4.18-FRANK CO
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18761, -79.93627
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,261 (2022)
Projected traffic35,626 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$24.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franlkin RD./220 over Narrows Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franlkin RD./220 over Narrows 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Franlkin RD./220 over Narrows Creek carry?

About 26,261 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franlkin RD./220 over Narrows Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Franlkin RD./220 over Narrows Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.