US Bridges

Crestview DR./779 over Blackberry Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.66-RTE675; 0.60-RTE698 · Structure no. 000000000010185

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 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 389 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCrestview DR./779
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Location0.66-RTE675; 0.60-RTE698
RouteCounty Highway 779
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74584, -80.01922
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 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 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Crestview DR./779 over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.