US Bridges

Elkton Farm RD 666 over Norfolk Southern RR

PoorPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 622; 2.80 Rt 221 · Structure no. 000000000002782

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkton Farm RD 666 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Elkton Farm RD 666 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2045. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElkton Farm RD 666
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.70 Rt 622; 2.80 Rt 221
RouteCounty Highway 666
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36503, -79.34121
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic195 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$267.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkton Farm RD 666 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is Elkton Farm RD 666 over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Elkton Farm RD 666 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Elkton Farm RD 666 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Elkton Farm RD 666 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.