US Bridges

Hunters CHAP//631 over Ararat River

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.80-RTE773;1.00-RTE675 · Structure no. 000000000013283

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunters CHAP//631 over Ararat River is a concrete slab carrying Hunters CHAP//631 over Ararat River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 252 vehicles a day, projected to reach 291 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHunters CHAP//631
CrossesArarat River
Location0.80-RTE773;1.00-RTE675
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59199, -80.54547
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2014)
Projected traffic291 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$121.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunters CHAP//631 over Ararat River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunters CHAP//631 over Ararat 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hunters CHAP//631 over Ararat River carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hunters CHAP//631 over Ararat River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hunters CHAP//631 over Ararat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.