Dry Hill RD 788 over Tharp Creek
GoodFranklin County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 637; 1.40 Rt 789 · Structure no. 000000000007983
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Hill RD 788 over Tharp Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dry Hill RD 788 over Tharp Creek 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 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dry Hill RD 788 over Tharp Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dry Hill RD 788 over Tharp Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Dry Hill RD 788 over Tharp Creek carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Dry Hill RD 788 over Tharp Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Hill RD 788 over Tharp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.