US Bridges

Thomas Jefferson H over NS Railway

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.01-RT 660/0.01 Rt 738 · Structure no. 000000000004849

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,782
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Jefferson H over NS Railway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Thomas Jefferson H over NS Railway in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 1,782 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,086 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Jefferson H
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.01-RT 660/0.01 Rt 738
RouteState Highway 47
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11739, -78.64923
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 18 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,782 (2022)
Projected traffic2,086 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$169.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Jefferson H over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Jefferson H 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 2023.

How much traffic does Thomas Jefferson H over NS Railway carry?

About 1,782 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thomas Jefferson H over NS Railway?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Jefferson H over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.