US Bridges

Liberty Mtn. Drive over NS Railway

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · .2 Mtn L R & .1 Mt L Ct · Structure no. 000000000031275

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Mtn. Drive over NS Railway is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Mtn. Drive over NS Railway in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Mtn. Drive
CrossesNS Railway
Location.2 Mtn L R & .1 Mt L Ct
RouteCounty Highway 1405
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33758, -79.18897
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2018)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Mtn. Drive over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Mtn. Drive 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Liberty Mtn. Drive over NS Railway carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Liberty Mtn. Drive over NS Railway?

The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Mtn. Drive over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.