US Bridges

Callaway Rd. 641 over S Fork Blackwater River

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 756; 0.90 Rt 742 · Structure no. 000000000007870

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,381
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Callaway Rd. 641 over S Fork Blackwater River is a wood or timber slab carrying Callaway Rd. 641 over S Fork Blackwater River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 63 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 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCallaway Rd. 641
CrossesS Fork Blackwater River
Location0.10 Rt 756; 0.90 Rt 742
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0131, -80.03402
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (2022)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Callaway Rd. 641 over S Fork Blackwater River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Callaway Rd. 641 over S Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Callaway Rd. 641 over S Fork Blackwater River carry?

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

How long is Callaway Rd. 641 over S Fork Blackwater River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Callaway Rd. 641 over S Fork Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.