US Bridges

Riverside DR 57A over Blackberry Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 1.47 Rt 57; 2.53 Rt 220BP · Structure no. 000000000010030

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,971
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside DR 57A over Blackberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Riverside DR 57A over Blackberry Creek in Henry 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 5 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 4,971 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,543 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside DR 57A
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Location1.47 Rt 57; 2.53 Rt 220BP
RouteState Highway 57
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74992, -79.97934
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,971 (2022)
Projected traffic5,543 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$697.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside DR 57A over Blackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside DR 57A over Blackberry Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside DR 57A over Blackberry Creek carry?

About 4,971 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Riverside DR 57A over Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside DR 57A over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.