US Bridges

Cox Road Wbl over NS Railway

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.74 FR 625&1.13 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000005989

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,730
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Road Wbl over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cox Road Wbl over NS Railway in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,986 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCox Road Wbl
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.74 FR 625&1.13 to 620
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14539, -77.79652
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2022)
Projected traffic3,986 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Cox Road Wbl over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Road Wbl 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cox Road Wbl over NS Railway carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cox Road Wbl over NS Railway?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Road Wbl over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.