US Bridges

Grassy Hill RD/919 over Blackwater River

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.90 Rt 709; 0.50 Rt 812 · Structure no. 000000000023931

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,057
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grassy Hill RD/919 over Blackwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grassy Hill RD/919 over Blackwater River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,057 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,097 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrassy Hill RD/919
CrossesBlackwater River
Location0.90 Rt 709; 0.50 Rt 812
RouteCounty Highway 919
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02798, -79.91901
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,057 (2022)
Projected traffic3,097 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Grassy Hill RD/919 over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grassy Hill RD/919 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Grassy Hill RD/919 over Blackwater River carry?

About 3,057 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Grassy Hill RD/919 over Blackwater River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Grassy Hill RD/919 over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.