US Bridges

Christie Road over Abandoned Railway

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.40-RT 96/0.55-NC Line · Structure no. 000000000009332

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christie Road over Abandoned Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christie Road over Abandoned Railway in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesChristie Road
CrossesAbandoned Railway
Location0.40-RT 96/0.55-NC Line
RouteCounty Highway 740
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.54821, -78.84468
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2017)
Projected traffic188 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Christie Road over Abandoned Railway built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christie Road over Abandoned Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Christie Road over Abandoned Railway carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Christie Road over Abandoned Railway?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Christie Road over Abandoned Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.