US Bridges

Fries Road/ Rt 606 over New River

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.75-GRAYS C; 0.03-RTE721 · Structure no. 000000000004618

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
545 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2,502
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fries Road/ Rt 606 over New River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fries Road/ Rt 606 over New River in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,502 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,291 by 2042. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFries Road/ Rt 606
CrossesNew River
Location0.75-GRAYS C; 0.03-RTE721
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71723, -80.95679
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 15
Structure length545 ft (166.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,502 (2022)
Projected traffic3,291 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$362.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fries Road/ Rt 606 over New River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fries Road/ Rt 606 over New River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fries Road/ Rt 606 over New River carry?

About 2,502 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fries Road/ Rt 606 over New River?

The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Fries Road/ Rt 606 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.