US Bridges

Greensboro RD /220 over Branch of Smith River

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 1.33-RTE58; 1.80-RT-58BP · Structure no. 000000000010069

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,261
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greensboro RD /220 over Branch of Smith River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Greensboro RD /220 over Branch of Smith River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 12,261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,671 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreensboro RD /220
CrossesBranch of Smith River
Location1.33-RTE58; 1.80-RT-58BP
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64718, -79.86625
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,261 (2022)
Projected traffic13,671 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$580.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greensboro RD /220 over Branch of Smith River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greensboro RD /220 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Greensboro RD /220 over Branch of Smith River carry?

About 12,261 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Greensboro RD /220 over Branch of Smith River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Greensboro RD /220 over Branch of Smith River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.