US Bridges

Ferguson Street over NS Railway

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.14-RT 691/0.05-RT 1023 · Structure no. 000000000001675

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,510
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson Street over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferguson Street over NS Railway in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 2,510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,665 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFerguson Street
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.14-RT 691/0.05-RT 1023
RouteCounty Highway 1008
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35637, -78.83692
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,510 (2022)
Projected traffic3,665 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ferguson Street over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferguson Street 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 Ferguson Street over NS Railway carry?

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ferguson Street over NS Railway?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ferguson Street over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.