US Bridges

Willie Craig RD676 over Blackberry Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 1.08-RTE888;2.00-RTE698 · Structure no. 000000000010151

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
716
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willie Craig RD676 over Blackberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willie Craig RD676 over Blackberry Creek in Henry 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 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 716 vehicles a day, projected to reach 809 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWillie Craig RD676
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Location1.08-RTE888;2.00-RTE698
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74503, -80.02991
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2019)
Projected traffic809 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$152.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willie Craig RD676 over Blackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willie Craig RD676 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Willie Craig RD676 over Blackberry Creek carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Willie Craig RD676 over Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Willie Craig RD676 over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.