US Bridges

Callaway Rd. 641 over S Fork Blackwater Rv.

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 602; 0.13 Rt 742 · Structure no. 000000000007871

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 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 Rv. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Callaway Rd. 641 over S Fork Blackwater Rv. 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 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 1,381 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,540 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCallaway Rd. 641
CrossesS Fork Blackwater Rv.
Location0.02 Rt 602; 0.13 Rt 742
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01147, -80.04923
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Rv. built?

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

What condition is Callaway Rd. 641 over S Fork Blackwater Rv. 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 October 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.