US Bridges

Fairyst. Pk HWY 57 over Smith River

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Virginia · 3.80 220 Bp; 0.00 57 Alt · Structure no. 000000000010021

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,070
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairyst. Pk HWY 57 over Smith River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairyst. Pk HWY 57 over Smith River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,070 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,768 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFairyst. Pk HWY 57
CrossesSmith River
Location3.80 220 Bp; 0.00 57 Alt
RouteState Highway 57
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76248, -79.99554
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,070 (2022)
Projected traffic6,768 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$207.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairyst. Pk HWY 57 over Smith River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairyst. Pk HWY 57 over Smith 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fairyst. Pk HWY 57 over Smith River carry?

About 6,070 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fairyst. Pk HWY 57 over Smith River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fairyst. Pk HWY 57 over Smith River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.