US Bridges

Custers Rdg RD 738 over N. Frk Blackwater Riv.

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 808; 1.30 Rt 742 · Structure no. 000000000007943

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custers Rdg RD 738 over N. Frk Blackwater Riv. is a concrete tee beam carrying Custers Rdg RD 738 over N. Frk Blackwater Riv. in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 249 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCusters Rdg RD 738
CrossesN. Frk Blackwater Riv.
Location0.10 Rt 808; 1.30 Rt 742
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04333, -80.03639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2017)
Projected traffic249 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Custers Rdg RD 738 over N. Frk Blackwater Riv. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Custers Rdg RD 738 over N. Frk Blackwater Riv. 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 Custers Rdg RD 738 over N. Frk Blackwater Riv. carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Custers Rdg RD 738 over N. Frk Blackwater Riv.?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Custers Rdg RD 738 over N. Frk Blackwater Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.