US Bridges

Clarkton Road over NS Railroad

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.20-RT 785/ 0.22-RT 620 · Structure no. 000000000009243

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarkton Road over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarkton Road over NS Railroad in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesClarkton Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.20-RT 785/ 0.22-RT 620
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97835, -78.90337
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 18 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2022)
Projected traffic232 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarkton Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarkton Road over NS 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Clarkton Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Clarkton Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Clarkton Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.