US Bridges

Gov Stanley HWY over Smith River

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.05-RT57A; 0.10-RT57 · Structure no. 000000000010205

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,687
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gov Stanley HWY over Smith River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gov Stanley HWY over Smith River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,687 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,881 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGov Stanley HWY
CrossesSmith River
Location0.05-RT57A; 0.10-RT57
RouteCounty Highway 1228
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75148, -79.97991
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,687 (2022)
Projected traffic1,881 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gov Stanley HWY over Smith River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gov Stanley HWY 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 Gov Stanley HWY over Smith River carry?

About 1,687 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gov Stanley HWY over Smith River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Gov Stanley HWY over Smith River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.