US Bridges

Franklin RD./220 over Branch

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 5.13RT-419; 2.88-FRANK CO · Structure no. 000000000014940

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,130
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin RD./220 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Franklin RD./220 over Branch in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 13,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,171 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin RD./220
CrossesBranch
Location5.13RT-419; 2.88-FRANK CO
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17081, -79.94214
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,130 (2022)
Projected traffic19,171 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin RD./220 over Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin RD./220 over Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin RD./220 over Branch carry?

About 13,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franklin RD./220 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Franklin RD./220 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.