US Bridges

Patrick Henry HWY over NS Railway

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · .40 Ecl PHENIX/1.19 Wcl P · Structure no. 000000000004838

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,395
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Henry HWY over NS Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying Patrick Henry HWY over NS Railway in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 2,395 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,670 by 2045. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPatrick Henry HWY
CrossesNS Railway
Location.40 Ecl PHENIX/1.19 Wcl P
RouteState Highway 40
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07994, -78.74278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,395 (2022)
Projected traffic2,670 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$243.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrick Henry HWY over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrick Henry HWY 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Patrick Henry HWY over NS Railway carry?

About 2,395 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patrick Henry HWY over NS Railway?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Patrick Henry HWY over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.