US Bridges

Mountain Cut Road over NS Railway

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · 1.10-RT 460/0.60-RT 635 · Structure no. 000000000024824

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Cut Road over NS Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain Cut Road over NS Railway in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 206 by 2045. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Cut Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.10-RT 460/0.60-RT 635
RouteCounty Highway 695
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32566, -78.79954
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2022)
Projected traffic206 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mountain Cut Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Cut 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Cut Road over NS Railway carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mountain Cut Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Cut Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.