US Bridges

Woodfork Road over NS Railway

Good

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.30-RT 660 / 4.41-RT 47 · Structure no. 000000000004932

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodfork Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodfork Road over NS Railway in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodfork Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.30-RT 660 / 4.41-RT 47
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10639, -78.67154
Functional classRural 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.
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Woodfork Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodfork Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Woodfork Road over NS Railway carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Woodfork Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Woodfork Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.