US Bridges

Lone Ivy RD / 613 over Smith River

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.50-RT 736;3.00-RT 8 · Structure no. 000000000013255

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Ivy RD / 613 over Smith River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lone Ivy RD / 613 over Smith River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 years old, older 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLone Ivy RD / 613
CrossesSmith River
Location0.50-RT 736;3.00-RT 8
RouteCounty Highway 613
Coordinates36.73767, -80.2977
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2022)
Projected traffic193 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Lone Ivy RD / 613 over Smith River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Lone Ivy RD / 613 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lone Ivy RD / 613 over Smith River carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lone Ivy RD / 613 over Smith River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Ivy RD / 613 over Smith River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.