Bethany RD 739 over N Fork Blackwater River
FairFranklin County, Virginia · 0.55 Rt 743; 0.65 Rt 808 · Structure no. 000000000007945
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 457
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethany RD 739 over N Fork Blackwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethany RD 739 over N Fork 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 457 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethany RD 739 over N Fork Blackwater River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethany RD 739 over N 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 Bethany RD 739 over N Fork Blackwater River carry?
About 457 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bethany RD 739 over N Fork Blackwater River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Bethany RD 739 over N Fork Blackwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.