US Bridges

School Board Rd. over NS Railway

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.35 Rt 1008; 0.05 Rt 921 · Structure no. 000000000025122

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,427
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Board Rd. over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying School Board Rd. over NS Railway in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,427 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,976 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchool Board Rd.
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.35 Rt 1008; 0.05 Rt 921
RouteCity Street 649
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01721, -79.86702
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,427 (2020)
Projected traffic1,976 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was School Board Rd. over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is School Board 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does School Board Rd. over NS Railway carry?

About 1,427 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is School Board Rd. over NS Railway?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns School Board Rd. over NS Railway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.