US Bridges

Daniels Crk RD 609 over Smith River

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.03 Rt 682; 0.11 Rt 57 · Structure no. 000000000010102

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,912
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daniels Crk RD 609 over Smith River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Daniels Crk RD 609 over Smith River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,912 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,132 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDaniels Crk RD 609
CrossesSmith River
Location0.03 Rt 682; 0.11 Rt 57
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70478, -79.93498
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,912 (2022)
Projected traffic2,132 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$456.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daniels Crk RD 609 over Smith River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daniels Crk RD 609 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Daniels Crk RD 609 over Smith River carry?

About 1,912 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Daniels Crk RD 609 over Smith River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Daniels Crk RD 609 over Smith River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.