US Bridges

STONESDAIRYRD./687 over Blackberry Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE912; 0.05-RTE832 · Structure no. 000000000026099

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,196
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

STONESDAIRYRD./687 over Blackberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying STONESDAIRYRD./687 over Blackberry Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 2,196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,449 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSTONESDAIRYRD./687
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Location0.10-RTE912; 0.05-RTE832
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74566, -80.07843
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,196 (2022)
Projected traffic2,449 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$445.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STONESDAIRYRD./687 over Blackberry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is STONESDAIRYRD./687 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does STONESDAIRYRD./687 over Blackberry Creek carry?

About 2,196 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is STONESDAIRYRD./687 over Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns STONESDAIRYRD./687 over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.