US Bridges

Blankenship Pond R over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 1.7 FR 626 & .9 to 625 · Structure no. 000000000011657

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blankenship Pond R over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blankenship Pond R over Dry Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2045. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBlankenship Pond R
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.7 FR 626 & .9 to 625
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09125, -78.25509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic62 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$421 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blankenship Pond R over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blankenship Pond R over Dry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Blankenship Pond R over Dry Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Blankenship Pond R over Dry Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Blankenship Pond R over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.