US Bridges

Arrowhead Valley R over Norfolk Southern Railway

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.18 FR 818/0.22 to 29N · Structure no. 000000000030383

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
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 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArrowhead Valley R
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location0.18 FR 818/0.22 to 29N
RouteCounty Highway 745
Coordinates37.99994, -78.57764
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic114 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 2014, making it 11 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 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Arrowhead Valley R over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Arrowhead Valley R over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.