Ararat HWY/773 over Clarks Creek
GoodPatrick County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 617; 0.05 Rt 749 · Structure no. 000000000013401
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,757
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ararat HWY/773 over Clarks Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ararat HWY/773 over Clarks Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,757 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ararat HWY/773 over Clarks Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ararat HWY/773 over Clarks Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Ararat HWY/773 over Clarks Creek carry?
About 1,757 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ararat HWY/773 over Clarks Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ararat HWY/773 over Clarks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.