US Bridges

Arrowhead Valley R over Norfolk Southern Railway

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · .10 from 29 & 1.29 to 818 · Structure no. 000000000030042

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrowhead Valley R over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arrowhead Valley R over Norfolk Southern Railway in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArrowhead Valley R
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location.10 from 29 & 1.29 to 818
RouteCounty Highway 745
Coordinates37.98372, -78.59055
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic155 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arrowhead Valley R over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arrowhead Valley R over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Arrowhead Valley R over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Arrowhead Valley R over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Arrowhead Valley R over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.