Crlina Sprng RD734 over Blackwater River
GoodFranklin County, Virginia · 1.20 Rt 737; 1.80 Rt 709 · Structure no. 000000000007937
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,271
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crlina Sprng RD734 over Blackwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crlina Sprng RD734 over Blackwater River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,271 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 931 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crlina Sprng RD734 over Blackwater River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crlina Sprng RD734 over Blackwater River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Crlina Sprng RD734 over Blackwater River carry?
About 1,271 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Crlina Sprng RD734 over Blackwater River?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Crlina Sprng RD734 over Blackwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.