US Bridges

Philpott DRIVE/674 over Smith River

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.75 Rt 722; 0.10 Rt 727 · Structure no. 000000000010150

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,069
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philpott DRIVE/674 over Smith River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Philpott DRIVE/674 over Smith River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,192 by 2045. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPhilpott DRIVE/674
CrossesSmith River
Location0.75 Rt 722; 0.10 Rt 727
RouteCounty Highway 674
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7877, -80.00897
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2022)
Projected traffic1,192 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$120.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philpott DRIVE/674 over Smith River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philpott DRIVE/674 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Philpott DRIVE/674 over Smith River carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Philpott DRIVE/674 over Smith River?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Philpott DRIVE/674 over Smith River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.