US Bridges

Iron Bridge RD 927 over NS Railway

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 40; 0.00 Rt 864 · Structure no. 000000000029206

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
461
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Bridge RD 927 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iron Bridge RD 927 over NS Railway in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 461 vehicles a day, projected to reach 609 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIron Bridge RD 927
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.00 Rt 40; 0.00 Rt 864
RouteCounty Highway 927
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94824, -79.9612
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2022)
Projected traffic609 by 2042
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

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 Iron Bridge RD 927 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Bridge RD 927 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Iron Bridge RD 927 over NS Railway carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Iron Bridge RD 927 over NS Railway?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Bridge RD 927 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.