US Bridges

Spring Br.Rd./ 823 over Ararat River

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 00.10 Rt 735;01.30 Rt 631 · Structure no. 000000000013412

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Br.Rd./ 823 over Ararat River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Br.Rd./ 823 over Ararat River in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 64 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Br.Rd./ 823
CrossesArarat River
Location00.10 Rt 735;01.30 Rt 631
RouteCounty Highway 823
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60651, -80.52354
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2014)
Projected traffic110 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$147.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Br.Rd./ 823 over Ararat River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Spring Br.Rd./ 823 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Br.Rd./ 823 over Ararat River carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Spring Br.Rd./ 823 over Ararat River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Br.Rd./ 823 over Ararat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.