US Bridges

Carson Road over Vpra Row Abandoned

FairPosted for load

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · .20 FR RTE1 & 0.8 to I-85 · Structure no. 000000000006104

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,132
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carson Road over Vpra Row Abandoned is a concrete tee beam carrying Carson Road over Vpra Row Abandoned in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,132 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,751 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarson Road
CrossesVpra Row Abandoned
Location.20 FR RTE1 & 0.8 to I-85
RouteCounty Highway 703
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08108, -77.57875
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,132 (2022)
Projected traffic4,751 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$305 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carson Road over Vpra Row Abandoned built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carson Road over Vpra Row Abandoned 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Carson Road over Vpra Row Abandoned carry?

About 4,132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carson Road over Vpra Row Abandoned?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Carson Road over Vpra Row Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.