Nbl Route 0220 over Smith River & NS Railway
FairHenry County, Virginia · 1.19 Rt 57 & 220; 6.58 58 · Structure no. 000000000010078
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 385 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,306
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nbl Route 0220 over Smith River & NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0220 over Smith River & NS Railway in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 7,306 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,668 by 2042. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nbl Route 0220 over Smith River & NS Railway built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nbl Route 0220 over Smith River & NS Railway 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 2023.
How much traffic does Nbl Route 0220 over Smith River & NS Railway carry?
About 7,306 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nbl Route 0220 over Smith River & NS Railway?
The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Nbl Route 0220 over Smith River & NS Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.