Bob White RD/708 over Smith River
FairPatrick County, Virginia · 0.05-RT 618;1.55-RT 785 · Structure no. 000000000013382
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bob White RD/708 over Smith River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bob White RD/708 over Smith River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob White RD/708 over Smith River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bob White RD/708 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Bob White RD/708 over Smith River carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Bob White RD/708 over Smith River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bob White RD/708 over Smith River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.