Franklin ST 40 over Tharp Creek

Fair Condition77 years old657 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFranklin
Location0.73 RT 788; 0.60 RT 892
CarriesFranklin ST 40
CrossesTharp Creek
Coordinates36.89615, -80.11379

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length104.7 ft (31.9 m)
Max Span42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Width22.3 ft (6.8 m)
Deck Area216.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1949 (reconstructed 2021)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic657 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000007757

Nearby Bridges

Franklin Street/40 over Otter Creek 0.1 mi Poor Mario Farm RD 892 over Otter Creek 0.5 mi Fair Dry Hill Rd./789 over Otter Creek 1.3 mi Good Dry Hill RD 788 over Tharp Creek 1.6 mi Good Griffit Hill Rd637 over Otter Creek 1.7 mi Fair Dry Hill RD 788 over Tharp Creek 1.7 mi Good Endicotthillrd 783 over Rennet Bag Creek 2.1 mi Good Franklin St. / 40 over Rennet Bag Creek 2.1 mi Fair Franklin ST / 40 over Branch Of Nicholas Creek 2.2 mi Fair Hurdsbridgerd/818 over Rennet Bag Creek 2.3 mi Fair