US Bridges

North Church ST over Pagan River @ Smithfield

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.39 Miles from Route 666 · Structure no. 000000000023090

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
662 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,701
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Church ST over Pagan River @ Smithfield is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Church ST over Pagan River @ Smithfield in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 5,701 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,357 by 2042. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Church ST
CrossesPagan River @ Smithfield
Location0.39 Miles from Route 666
RouteState Highway 10
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98769, -76.63132
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length662 ft (201.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,701 (2022)
Projected traffic6,357 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$890 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Church ST over Pagan River @ Smithfield built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Church ST over Pagan River @ Smithfield 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 North Church ST over Pagan River @ Smithfield carry?

About 5,701 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is North Church ST over Pagan River @ Smithfield?

The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns North Church ST over Pagan River @ Smithfield?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.