US Bridges

Finney Road over Thompson Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 1.6M to 645 & 0.0M to 646 · Structure no. 000000000016414

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finney Road over Thompson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Finney Road over Thompson Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFinney Road
CrossesThompson Creek
Location1.6M to 645 & 0.0M to 646
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99278, -82.05405
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2022)
Projected traffic291 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Finney Road over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finney Road over Thompson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Finney Road over Thompson Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Finney Road over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Finney Road over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.