US Bridges

Hwy-Nine-O-Three over CSX Railway (abandoned)

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .03 FR 1401 & .27 to 619 · Structure no. 000000000012080

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,402
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hwy-Nine-O-Three over CSX Railway (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hwy-Nine-O-Three over CSX Railway (abandoned) in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,402 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,696 by 2045. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHwy-Nine-O-Three
CrossesCSX Railway (abandoned)
Location.03 FR 1401 & .27 to 619
RouteCounty Highway 903
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59731, -78.14372
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,402 (2022)
Projected traffic7,696 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$241.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hwy-Nine-O-Three over CSX Railway (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hwy-Nine-O-Three over CSX 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hwy-Nine-O-Three over CSX Railway (abandoned) carry?

About 5,402 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hwy-Nine-O-Three over CSX Railway (abandoned)?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hwy-Nine-O-Three over CSX Railway (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.