US Bridges

Dugspur RD 742 over Blackwater River

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.12 Rt 643; 0.80 Rt 743 · Structure no. 000000000007953

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dugspur RD 742 over Blackwater River is a concrete tee beam carrying Dugspur RD 742 over Blackwater River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 349 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDugspur RD 742
CrossesBlackwater River
Location0.12 Rt 643; 0.80 Rt 743
RouteCounty Highway 742
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07484, -80.04161
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2017)
Projected traffic349 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dugspur RD 742 over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dugspur RD 742 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dugspur RD 742 over Blackwater River carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Dugspur RD 742 over Blackwater River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dugspur RD 742 over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.