US Bridges

Healms Road / 832 over Blackberry Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE687; 0.05-RTE1229 · Structure no. 000000000010191

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Healms Road / 832 over Blackberry Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Healms Road / 832 over Blackberry Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 218 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHealms Road / 832
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Location0.10-RTE687; 0.05-RTE1229
RouteCounty Highway 832
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74498, -80.07584
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2018)
Projected traffic218 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$173.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Healms Road / 832 over Blackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Healms Road / 832 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Healms Road / 832 over Blackberry Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Healms Road / 832 over Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Healms Road / 832 over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.