US Bridges

Graysontown RD/613 over Little River

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.00-MONTG Co; 0.00-PULAS · Structure no. 000000000012207

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
353 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graysontown RD/613 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Graysontown RD/613 over Little River in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 352 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2045. The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGraysontown RD/613
CrossesLittle River
Location0.00-MONTG Co; 0.00-PULAS
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04267, -80.56251
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length353 ft (107.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Graysontown RD/613 over Little River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graysontown RD/613 over Little 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 2025.

How much traffic does Graysontown RD/613 over Little River carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Graysontown RD/613 over Little River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Graysontown RD/613 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.