US Bridges

Raven Rock RD 671 over Ararat River

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 631; 0.25 Rt 752 · Structure no. 000000000013333

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
572
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raven Rock RD 671 over Ararat River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raven Rock RD 671 over Ararat River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 578 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRaven Rock RD 671
CrossesArarat River
Location0.05 Rt 631; 0.25 Rt 752
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61511, -80.50022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2014)
Projected traffic578 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Raven Rock RD 671 over Ararat River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raven Rock RD 671 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Raven Rock RD 671 over Ararat River carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Raven Rock RD 671 over Ararat River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Raven Rock RD 671 over Ararat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.