US Bridges

John Henry RD/780 over Blackberry Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.60-RTE843; 0.01-RTE698 · Structure no. 000000000010186

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
264
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Henry RD/780 over Blackberry Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying John Henry RD/780 over Blackberry Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 406 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Henry RD/780
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Location0.60-RTE843; 0.01-RTE698
RouteCounty Highway 780
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74184, -80.00241
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2018)
Projected traffic406 by 2045
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$164.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Henry RD/780 over Blackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Henry RD/780 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 John Henry RD/780 over Blackberry Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is John Henry RD/780 over Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns John Henry RD/780 over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.