US Bridges

Crestview DR./779 over Blackberry Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 0.62-RTE675; 0.64-RTE698 · Structure no. 000000000010184

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
389
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crestview DR./779 over Blackberry Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crestview DR./779 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 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 389 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCrestview DR./779
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Location0.62-RTE675; 0.64-RTE698
RouteCounty Highway 779
Coordinates36.74632, -80.01961
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2019)
Projected traffic440 by 2042
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$163.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crestview DR./779 over Blackberry Creek built?

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

What condition is Crestview DR./779 over Blackberry Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Crestview DR./779 over Blackberry Creek carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Crestview DR./779 over Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Crestview DR./779 over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.