US Bridges

Ayers ORCHARDRD653 over Russel Creek

FairPosted for load

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.20 Rt 661; 0.50 Rt 794 · Structure no. 000000000013318

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
529
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ayers ORCHARDRD653 over Russel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ayers ORCHARDRD653 over Russel Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 529 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAyers ORCHARDRD653
CrossesRussel Creek
Location0.20 Rt 661; 0.50 Rt 794
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74077, -80.19943
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2022)
Projected traffic590 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ayers ORCHARDRD653 over Russel Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ayers ORCHARDRD653 over Russel Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ayers ORCHARDRD653 over Russel Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ayers ORCHARDRD653 over Russel Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ayers ORCHARDRD653 over Russel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.