Dry Hill RD 788 over Tharp Creek
GoodFranklin County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 637; 1.20 Rt 789 · Structure no. 000000000007984
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Hill RD 788 over Tharp Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 1990, making it 35 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 March 2024.
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 (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Hill RD 788 over Tharp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.