US Bridges

James D Hagood Hy over NS Railway

Poor

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.60-RT 722/0.62-RT 92 · Structure no. 000000000009180

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,898
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James D Hagood Hy over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James D Hagood Hy over NS Railway in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,898 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,233 by 2045. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJames D Hagood Hy
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.60-RT 722/0.62-RT 92
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81469, -78.747
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,898 (2022)
Projected traffic4,233 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$139.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was James D Hagood Hy over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is James D Hagood Hy over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does James D Hagood Hy over NS Railway carry?

About 2,898 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is James D Hagood Hy over NS Railway?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns James D Hagood Hy over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.