Sperryville Pike over Branch Blackwater Creek
FairRappahannock County, Virginia · .87 FR 604&.38 to Culp Cl · Structure no. 000000000014678
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,979
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sperryville Pike over Branch Blackwater Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sperryville Pike over Branch Blackwater Creek in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 87 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 1,979 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,207 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sperryville Pike over Branch Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Sperryville Pike over Branch Blackwater 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 Sperryville Pike over Branch Blackwater Creek carry?
About 1,979 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sperryville Pike over Branch Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sperryville Pike over Branch Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.