Norwood Road over Union Hill Creek
GoodNelson County, Virginia · 2.50-RT.56 / 1.00-RT.626 · Structure no. 000000000012533
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 162
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Norwood Road over Union Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Norwood Road over Union Hill Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Norwood Road over Union Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Norwood Road over Union Hill Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Norwood Road over Union Hill Creek carry?
About 162 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Norwood Road over Union Hill Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Norwood Road over Union Hill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.