US Bridges

Callaway RD 641 over Blackwater River

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 740; 0.50 Rt 737 · Structure no. 000000000007869

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,381
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Callaway RD 641 over Blackwater River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Callaway RD 641 over Blackwater River in Franklin 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 1,381 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,540 by 2045. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCallaway RD 641
CrossesBlackwater River
Location0.30 Rt 740; 0.50 Rt 737
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0247, -80.02308
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (2022)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$418.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Callaway RD 641 over Blackwater River built?

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

What condition is Callaway RD 641 over Blackwater River 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 Callaway RD 641 over Blackwater River carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Callaway RD 641 over Blackwater River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Callaway RD 641 over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.