US Bridges

Nelson Hill Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 0.1M RTE628-0.8M RTE 676 · Structure no. 000000000026452

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,072
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson Hill Road over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nelson Hill Road over CSX Railroad in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 2,072 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,025 by 2045. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNelson Hill Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.1M RTE628-0.8M RTE 676
RouteCounty Highway 722
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01991, -77.37424
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,072 (2022)
Projected traffic3,025 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nelson Hill Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nelson Hill Road over CSX Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nelson Hill Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,072 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nelson Hill Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson Hill Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.