US Bridges

Rives Road 966 over NS Railway

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.37 Rt 707; 0.08 Rt 957 · Structure no. 000000000010194

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,975
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rives Road 966 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rives Road 966 over NS Railway in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,975 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,662 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRives Road 966
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.37 Rt 707; 0.08 Rt 957
RouteCounty Highway 966
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65997, -79.8687
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,975 (2022)
Projected traffic6,662 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rives Road 966 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rives Road 966 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rives Road 966 over NS Railway carry?

About 5,975 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rives Road 966 over NS Railway?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rives Road 966 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.