Mitchell RD/636 over Smith River
GoodHenry County, Virginia · 0.90-RT 697; 1.00-RT 632 · Structure no. 000000000025266
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 352 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 193
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mitchell RD/636 over Smith River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mitchell RD/636 over Smith River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 193 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mitchell RD/636 over Smith River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mitchell RD/636 over Smith River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Mitchell RD/636 over Smith River carry?
About 193 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mitchell RD/636 over Smith River?
The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mitchell RD/636 over Smith River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.