US Bridges

Feldspar RD 654 over NS Railway

GoodPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 805; 2.10 Rt 743 · Structure no. 000000000002770

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Feldspar RD 654 over NS Railway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Feldspar RD 654 over NS Railway in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 502 vehicles a day, projected to reach 763 by 2045. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFeldspar RD 654
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.30 Rt 805; 2.10 Rt 743
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18502, -79.59384
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2019)
Projected traffic763 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$325.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Feldspar RD 654 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Feldspar RD 654 over NS 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Feldspar RD 654 over NS Railway carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Feldspar RD 654 over NS Railway?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Feldspar RD 654 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.