US Bridges

Franklin RD/220 over Narrows Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 2.65-RTE419;5.38-FRANK CO · Structure no. 000000000014934

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,261
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin RD/220 over Narrows Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Franklin 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.

It carries about 26,261 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,500 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin RD/220
CrossesNarrows Creek
Location2.65-RTE419;5.38-FRANK CO
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20156, -79.9471
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 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 traffic52,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$128.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin RD/220 over Narrows Creek built?

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

What condition is Franklin 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 April 2024.

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

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

How long is Franklin 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 Franklin RD/220 over Narrows Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.