US Bridges

Wray Road over CSX Railway (abandoned)

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Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .09 Fr. 621 & 2.9 to 623 · Structure no. 000000000011968

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wray Road over CSX Railway (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wray Road over CSX Railway (abandoned) in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, projected to reach 404 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWray Road
CrossesCSX Railway (abandoned)
Location.09 Fr. 621 & 2.9 to 623
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72886, -78.07254
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2016)
Projected traffic404 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$249.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wray Road over CSX Railway (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wray Road over CSX Railway (abandoned) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Wray Road over CSX Railway (abandoned) carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Wray Road over CSX Railway (abandoned)?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wray Road over CSX Railway (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.