US Bridges

Greens Folly Road over NS Railway

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.20-RT 659/0.50-RT 501 · Structure no. 000000000009266

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,758
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greens Folly Road over NS Railway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Greens Folly Road over NS Railway in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,758 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,650 by 2045. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreens Folly Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.20-RT 659/0.50-RT 501
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73906, -78.9326
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,758 (2022)
Projected traffic8,650 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$684 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Greens Folly Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greens Folly Road over NS 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Greens Folly Road over NS Railway carry?

About 7,758 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Greens Folly Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Greens Folly Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.