US Bridges

Bullocks Dr. over Smith River

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.10-57; 0.00- 57 Alt · Structure no. 000000000010148

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullocks Dr. over Smith River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bullocks Dr. over Smith River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBullocks Dr.
CrossesSmith River
Location0.10-57; 0.00- 57 Alt
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75675, -79.9906
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2022)
Projected traffic801 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$112.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bullocks Dr. over Smith River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullocks Dr. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bullocks Dr. over Smith River carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bullocks Dr. over Smith River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bullocks Dr. over Smith River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.