US Bridges

Field Ave. over Smith River

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 0.00-RTE57; 0.00-RTE682 · Structure no. 000000000026100

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Field Ave. over Smith River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Field Ave. over Smith River in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,036 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesField Ave.
CrossesSmith River
Location0.00-RTE57; 0.00-RTE682
RouteCounty Highway 701
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70105, -79.93327
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,310 (2022)
Projected traffic7,036 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$156.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Field Ave. over Smith River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Field Ave. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Field Ave. over Smith River carry?

About 6,310 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Field Ave. over Smith River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Field Ave. over Smith River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.