US Bridges

Rives Rd. 966 over Smith River

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.14 Rt 220; 0.01 Rt 707 · Structure no. 000000000010195

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,975
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rives Rd. 966 over Smith River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rives Rd. 966 over Smith River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,975 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,662 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRives Rd. 966
CrossesSmith River
Location0.14 Rt 220; 0.01 Rt 707
RouteCounty Highway 966
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6548, -79.87241
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,975 (2022)
Projected traffic6,662 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$123.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rives Rd. 966 over Smith River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rives Rd. 966 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rives Rd. 966 over Smith River carry?

About 5,975 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rives Rd. 966 over Smith River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rives Rd. 966 over Smith River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.