Hicks Street over NS Railway (abandoned)
PoorBrunswick County, Virginia · .1 FR 1005 & .04 to 1016 · Structure no. 000000000003570
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,853
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hicks Street over NS Railway (abandoned) is a concrete slab carrying Hicks Street over NS Railway (abandoned) in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.
It carries about 5,853 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,526 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hicks Street over NS Railway (abandoned) built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hicks Street over NS Railway (abandoned) 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Hicks Street over NS Railway (abandoned) carry?
About 5,853 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hicks Street over NS Railway (abandoned)?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hicks Street over NS Railway (abandoned)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.