US Bridges

Eggleston Falls RD over NS Railway

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 782; 0.05 Rt 976 · Structure no. 000000000010127

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
896
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eggleston Falls RD over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eggleston Falls RD over NS Railway in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 896 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEggleston Falls RD
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.25 Rt 782; 0.05 Rt 976
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6257, -79.84789
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2022)
Projected traffic993 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Eggleston Falls RD over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eggleston Falls RD 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 2025.

How much traffic does Eggleston Falls RD over NS Railway carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eggleston Falls RD over NS Railway?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Eggleston Falls RD over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.