US Bridges

Abilene Road over NS Railway

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 2.70-RT 651/0.70-RT 671 · Structure no. 000000000004867

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
914
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abilene Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abilene Road over NS Railway in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 914 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,334 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAbilene Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location2.70-RT 651/0.70-RT 671
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1337, -78.53507
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic914 (2022)
Projected traffic1,334 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Abilene Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abilene Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Abilene Road over NS Railway carry?

About 914 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Abilene Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Abilene Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.