US Bridges

Drybridge Road over NS Railway

FairPosted for load

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.20-RT.878/0.87-RT.720 · Structure no. 000000000009324

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drybridge Road over NS Railway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drybridge Road over NS Railway in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDrybridge Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.20-RT.878/0.87-RT.720
RouteCounty Highway 724
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76944, -78.7861
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$542 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Drybridge Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drybridge 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Drybridge Road over NS Railway carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Drybridge Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Drybridge Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.