US Bridges

FRIENDSMISSION/675 over Ararat River

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.60-RT 735;0.80-RT 631 · Structure no. 000000000013337

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FRIENDSMISSION/675 over Ararat River is a concrete slab carrying FRIENDSMISSION/675 over Ararat River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 94 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2045. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFRIENDSMISSION/675
CrossesArarat River
Location0.60-RT 735;0.80-RT 631
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60081, -80.53116
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2022)
Projected traffic598 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$288.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FRIENDSMISSION/675 over Ararat River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FRIENDSMISSION/675 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FRIENDSMISSION/675 over Ararat River carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FRIENDSMISSION/675 over Ararat River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FRIENDSMISSION/675 over Ararat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.