US Bridges

Grandy Road over N&s Railway (abandoned)

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 2.12 FR 681 & 0.2 to 710 · Structure no. 000000000003703

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grandy Road over N&s Railway (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grandy Road over N&s Railway (abandoned) in Brunswick 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 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2045. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesGrandy Road
CrossesN&s Railway (abandoned)
Location2.12 FR 681 & 0.2 to 710
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79891, -77.95333
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2022)
Projected traffic635 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$286.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grandy Road over N&s Railway (abandoned) built?

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

What condition is Grandy Road over N&s Railway (abandoned) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Grandy Road over N&s Railway (abandoned) carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grandy Road over N&s Railway (abandoned)?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Grandy Road over N&s Railway (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.