US Bridges

The Great ROAD/683 over Rangeley Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.11-RTE609; 0.39-RTE837 · Structure no. 000000000010153

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,809
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Great ROAD/683 over Rangeley Creek is a concrete slab carrying The Great ROAD/683 over Rangeley Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 1,809 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,502 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesThe Great ROAD/683
CrossesRangeley Creek
Location0.11-RTE609; 0.39-RTE837
RouteCounty Highway 683
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69433, -79.96337
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,809 (2022)
Projected traffic2,502 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$347.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was The Great ROAD/683 over Rangeley Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is The Great ROAD/683 over Rangeley Creek 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 The Great ROAD/683 over Rangeley Creek carry?

About 1,809 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is The Great ROAD/683 over Rangeley Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns The Great ROAD/683 over Rangeley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.