US Bridges

Florence Avenue over Abandoned Railway

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.05-NC/0.08-RT 96 · Structure no. 000000000009141

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,975
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence Avenue over Abandoned Railway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Florence Avenue over Abandoned Railway in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,975 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,202 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorence Avenue
CrossesAbandoned Railway
Location0.05-NC/0.08-RT 96
RouteState Highway 49
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.54236, -78.77561
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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2022)
Projected traffic2,202 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Florence Avenue over Abandoned Railway built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florence Avenue over Abandoned 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Florence Avenue over Abandoned Railway carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Florence Avenue over Abandoned Railway?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Florence Avenue over Abandoned Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.