US Bridges

Blackberryroad 698 over Blackberry Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.92-RTE679; 0.01-RTE779 · Structure no. 000000000010170

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,604
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackberryroad 698 over Blackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blackberryroad 698 over Blackberry Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,604 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,802 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesBlackberryroad 698
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Location0.92-RTE679; 0.01-RTE779
RouteCounty Highway 698
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73954, -80.01556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,604 (2022)
Projected traffic3,802 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$114.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blackberryroad 698 over Blackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackberryroad 698 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Blackberryroad 698 over Blackberry Creek carry?

About 2,604 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blackberryroad 698 over Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Blackberryroad 698 over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.