US Bridges

Richmond Hwy. over CSX Railway @ Bent Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.32-APP. CL/6.01 Am Cl · Structure no. 000000000012442

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
608 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,667
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Hwy. over CSX Railway @ Bent Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richmond Hwy. over CSX Railway @ Bent Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,667 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,859 by 2045. The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmond Hwy.
CrossesCSX Railway @ Bent Creek
Location0.32-APP. CL/6.01 Am Cl
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54105, -78.82881
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length608 ft (185.3 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,667 (2022)
Projected traffic1,859 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$998.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Richmond Hwy. over CSX Railway @ Bent Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmond Hwy. over CSX Railway @ Bent Creek 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 Richmond Hwy. over CSX Railway @ Bent Creek carry?

About 1,667 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Richmond Hwy. over CSX Railway @ Bent Creek?

The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Hwy. over CSX Railway @ Bent Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.