US Bridges

Franklin RD/220 over Back Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 4.45-RT419; 3.68 Frkln Cl · Structure no. 000000000029515

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,261
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin RD/220 over Back Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin RD/220 over Back Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 26,261 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,626 by 2045. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin RD/220
CrossesBack Creek
Location4.45-RT419; 3.68 Frkln Cl
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17894, -79.93548
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Back Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin RD/220 over Back 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 September 2023.

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

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

How long is Franklin RD/220 over Back Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin RD/220 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.