US Bridges

FAIRYSTONEPKHWY/57 over Branch of Smith River

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.01-RTE672; 0.01-RTE753 · Structure no. 000000000010027

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,070
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAIRYSTONEPKHWY/57 over Branch of Smith River is a concrete culvert carrying FAIRYSTONEPKHWY/57 over Branch of Smith River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6,070 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,768 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAIRYSTONEPKHWY/57
CrossesBranch of Smith River
Location0.01-RTE672; 0.01-RTE753
RouteState Highway 57
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75636, -79.98682
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$101.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAIRYSTONEPKHWY/57 over Branch of Smith River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAIRYSTONEPKHWY/57 over Branch of 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAIRYSTONEPKHWY/57 over Branch of Smith River carry?

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

How long is FAIRYSTONEPKHWY/57 over Branch of Smith River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns FAIRYSTONEPKHWY/57 over Branch of Smith River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.