US Bridges

Letcher LANE/749 over Ararat River

FairPosted for load

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 773; 0.35 Deadend · Structure no. 000000000013396

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Letcher LANE/749 over Ararat River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Letcher LANE/749 over Ararat River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLetcher LANE/749
CrossesArarat River
Location0.10 Rt 773; 0.35 Deadend
RouteCounty Highway 749
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56904, -80.55064
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2014)
Projected traffic51 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Letcher LANE/749 over Ararat River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Letcher LANE/749 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 Letcher LANE/749 over Ararat River carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Letcher LANE/749 over Ararat River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Letcher LANE/749 over Ararat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.