US Bridges

Sussex Drive Nbl over CSX Railroad

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 1.62MI FR614 1.87MI TO609 · Structure no. 000000000009059

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,145
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sussex Drive Nbl over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sussex Drive Nbl over CSX Railroad in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,673 by 2045. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSussex Drive Nbl
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.62MI FR614 1.87MI TO609
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74546, -77.49709
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,145 (2022)
Projected traffic2,673 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$750 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sussex Drive Nbl over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sussex Drive Nbl over CSX Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sussex Drive Nbl over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,145 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sussex Drive Nbl over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sussex Drive Nbl over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.