US Bridges

Kings Road over NS Railway(abandoned)

Fair

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .2 FR 662 & .3 to 766 · Structure no. 000000000011608

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Road over NS Railway(abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings Road over NS Railway(abandoned) in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 251 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Road
CrossesNS Railway(abandoned)
Location.2 FR 662 & .3 to 766
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04374, -78.28281
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2019)
Projected traffic251 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$175.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Road over NS Railway(abandoned) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Road over NS Railway(abandoned) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Kings Road over NS Railway(abandoned) carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kings Road over NS Railway(abandoned)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Road over NS Railway(abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.