US Bridges

Yellow Hammer Road over N&w Railroad

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.05 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 460 · Structure no. 000000000010426

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellow Hammer Road over N&w Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yellow Hammer Road over N&w Railroad in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 734 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,145 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYellow Hammer Road
CrossesN&w Railroad
Location0.05 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 460
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85245, -76.81347
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.
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 23 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2017)
Projected traffic1,145 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Yellow Hammer Road over N&w Railroad built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yellow Hammer Road over N&w Railroad 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 Yellow Hammer Road over N&w Railroad carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Yellow Hammer Road over N&w Railroad?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Yellow Hammer Road over N&w Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.