Brooks Mill RD 834 over Blackwater River
FairFranklin County, Virginia · 1.70-RT 900; 0.70-RT 914 · Structure no. 000000000007999
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 288 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,989
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brooks Mill RD 834 over Blackwater River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brooks Mill RD 834 over Blackwater River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,989 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,465 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brooks Mill RD 834 over Blackwater River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brooks Mill RD 834 over 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Brooks Mill RD 834 over Blackwater River carry?
About 3,989 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brooks Mill RD 834 over Blackwater River?
The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Brooks Mill RD 834 over Blackwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.