US Bridges

Village Highway over NS Railway

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.35 Rt 1001/0.45 Rt 656 · Structure no. 000000000004141

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,358
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Highway over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Village Highway over NS Railway in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 4,358 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,434 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesVillage Highway
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.35 Rt 1001/0.45 Rt 656
RouteState Highway 24
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32544, -79.0221
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,358 (2022)
Projected traffic4,434 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Village Highway over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village Highway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Village Highway over NS Railway carry?

About 4,358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Village Highway over NS Railway?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Village Highway over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.