US Bridges

Oral Oaks Road over N/S Railway (abandoned)

Fair

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 0.69 FR 734 & 0.23 to 40 · Structure no. 000000000011622

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oral Oaks Road over N/S Railway (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oral Oaks Road over N/S Railway (abandoned) in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 893 by 2045. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOral Oaks Road
CrossesN/S Railway (abandoned)
Location0.69 FR 734 & 0.23 to 40
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96836, -78.19991
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2022)
Projected traffic893 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Oral Oaks Road over N/S Railway (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oral Oaks Road over N/S 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Oral Oaks Road over N/S Railway (abandoned) carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oral Oaks Road over N/S Railway (abandoned)?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oral Oaks Road over N/S Railway (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.