US Bridges

South Range RD over Smoots Run

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · Btw Ranage 42 & Op 1 · Structure no. DAPFORAPH0F1499

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

South Range RD over Smoots Run is a steel culvert carrying South Range RD over Smoots Run in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Range RD
CrossesSmoots Run
LocationBtw Ranage 42 & Op 1
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03388, -77.27638
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks40%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$36,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Range RD over Smoots Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Range RD over Smoots Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does South Range RD over Smoots Run carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is South Range RD over Smoots Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns South Range RD over Smoots Run?

It is owned by the Army.