US Bridges

Oxford Furnace Rd. over NS Railway

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.10-RT 850 / 0.70-RT 662 · Structure no. 000000000023442

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
751
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Furnace Rd. over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oxford Furnace Rd. over NS Railway in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 751 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,081 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOxford Furnace Rd.
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.10-RT 850 / 0.70-RT 662
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34799, -79.05116
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2022)
Projected traffic1,081 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oxford Furnace Rd. over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxford Furnace Rd. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Oxford Furnace Rd. over NS Railway carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oxford Furnace Rd. over NS Railway?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Furnace Rd. over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.