US Bridges

Route 601 over NS Railway Bed

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 1.04 Fr. 602; 0.26 to 625 · Structure no. 000000000005830

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
298
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 601 over NS Railway Bed is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 601 over NS Railway Bed in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 5 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 298 vehicles a day, projected to reach 414 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 601
CrossesNS Railway Bed
Location1.04 Fr. 602; 0.26 to 625
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07088, -82.16013
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2022)
Projected traffic414 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Route 601 over NS Railway Bed built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Route 601 over NS Railway Bed 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 601 over NS Railway Bed carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 601 over NS Railway Bed?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 601 over NS Railway Bed?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.