US Bridges

Waddell-Nelson RD over NS Railway

Good

Charlotte County, Virginia · 2.20-RT 671 / 0.01-RT 760 · Structure no. 000000000004968

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waddell-Nelson RD over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waddell-Nelson RD over NS Railway in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWaddell-Nelson RD
CrossesNS Railway
Location2.20-RT 671 / 0.01-RT 760
RouteCounty Highway 707
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14038, -78.54677
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2018)
Projected traffic168 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Waddell-Nelson RD over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waddell-Nelson RD 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 Waddell-Nelson RD over NS Railway carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Waddell-Nelson RD over NS Railway?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Waddell-Nelson RD over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.