US Bridges

Ararat HWY/RTE773 over Dan River

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.20 Rt 781; 0.40 Rt 813 · Structure no. 000000000013400

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
772
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ararat HWY/RTE773 over Dan River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ararat HWY/RTE773 over Dan River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 818 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesArarat HWY/RTE773
CrossesDan River
Location0.20 Rt 781; 0.40 Rt 813
RouteCounty Highway 773
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59625, -80.44786
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2022)
Projected traffic818 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$670.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ararat HWY/RTE773 over Dan River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ararat HWY/RTE773 over Dan 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ararat HWY/RTE773 over Dan River carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ararat HWY/RTE773 over Dan River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ararat HWY/RTE773 over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.