US Bridges

Lee Ford Camp Road over NS Railway

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 726; 0.02 Rt 220 · Structure no. 000000000010158

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Ford Camp Road over NS Railway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lee Ford Camp Road 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 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Ford Camp Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.01 Rt 726; 0.02 Rt 220
RouteCounty Highway 688
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57146, -79.87275
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2022)
Projected traffic442 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$495.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Ford Camp Road over NS Railway built?

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

What condition is Lee Ford Camp 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 2025.

How much traffic does Lee Ford Camp Road over NS Railway carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee Ford Camp Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Ford Camp Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.