US Bridges

Welsh Tract Road over NS Railway

FairPosted for load

Charlotte County, Virginia · 1.20 Rt 655 / 3.21 Rt 709 · Structure no. 000000000004943

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welsh Tract Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Welsh Tract Road over NS Railway in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 234 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWelsh Tract Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.20 Rt 655 / 3.21 Rt 709
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11517, -78.61412
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2018)
Projected traffic234 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Welsh Tract Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Welsh Tract 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Welsh Tract Road over NS Railway carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Welsh Tract Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Welsh Tract Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.