US Bridges

Variety Mills Ext. over NS Railway

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.08-RT.661/0.0-RT.655 · Structure no. 000000000028353

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
791
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Variety Mills Ext. over NS Railway is a steel truss - thru carrying Variety Mills Ext. over NS Railway in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 791 vehicles a day, projected to reach 852 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesVariety Mills Ext.
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.08-RT.661/0.0-RT.655
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68306, -78.90132
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic791 (2022)
Projected traffic852 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Variety Mills Ext. over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Variety Mills Ext. over NS Railway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Variety Mills Ext. over NS Railway carry?

About 791 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Variety Mills Ext. over NS Railway?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Variety Mills Ext. over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.