US Bridges

Rabbit RDGERD./739 over Ararat River

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.01-NC Line; 2.20-RT672 · Structure no. 000000000013394

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rabbit RDGERD./739 over Ararat River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rabbit RDGERD./739 over Ararat River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRabbit RDGERD./739
CrossesArarat River
Location0.01-NC Line; 2.20-RT672
RouteCounty Highway 739
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55666, -80.56847
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2014)
Projected traffic147 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$128.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rabbit RDGERD./739 over Ararat River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rabbit RDGERD./739 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rabbit RDGERD./739 over Ararat River carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rabbit RDGERD./739 over Ararat River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Rabbit RDGERD./739 over Ararat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.