US Bridges

Tardy Mountain RD over Norfolk Southern Railway

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 1.64-RT 682/0.36-RT 626 · Structure no. 000000000029192

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tardy Mountain RD over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel truss - thru carrying Tardy Mountain RD over Norfolk Southern Railway in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 349 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTardy Mountain RD
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location1.64-RT 682/0.36-RT 626
RouteCounty Highway 711
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18429, -79.29759
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2019)
Projected traffic349 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tardy Mountain RD over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tardy Mountain RD over Norfolk Southern 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tardy Mountain RD over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Tardy Mountain RD over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tardy Mountain RD over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.