US Bridges

Tb Stanley HWY 903 over Smith River

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.27 Rt 57; 0.20 Rt 57A · Structure no. 000000000010193

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,858
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tb Stanley HWY 903 over Smith River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tb Stanley HWY 903 over Smith River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6,858 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,488 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTb Stanley HWY 903
CrossesSmith River
Location0.27 Rt 57; 0.20 Rt 57A
RouteCounty Highway 903
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73699, -79.95813
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,858 (2022)
Projected traffic7,488 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$149.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tb Stanley HWY 903 over Smith River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tb Stanley HWY 903 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Tb Stanley HWY 903 over Smith River carry?

About 6,858 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tb Stanley HWY 903 over Smith River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tb Stanley HWY 903 over Smith River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.