US Bridges

Redfields Road over NS Railway

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · .05 Rt 460 / .04 App Scl · Structure no. 000000000001625

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,447
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redfields Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redfields Road over NS Railway in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,447 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,613 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRedfields Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location.05 Rt 460 / .04 App Scl
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34946, -78.81717
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,447 (2022)
Projected traffic1,613 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Redfields Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redfields Road over NS Railway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Redfields Road over NS Railway carry?

About 1,447 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Redfields Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Redfields Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.