US Bridges

Mount Carmel Road over NS Railway

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.80 Rt 678 / 0.03 Rt 792 · Structure no. 000000000004956

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Carmel Road over NS Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying Mount Carmel Road over NS Railway in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 286 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Carmel Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.80 Rt 678 / 0.03 Rt 792
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03754, -78.83605
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2018)
Projected traffic325 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mount Carmel Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel Road over NS Railway carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Mount Carmel Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Carmel Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.