US Bridges

Cox Road over NS Railway

Good

Nottoway County, Virginia · 0.2 FR 636 & 0.15 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000028704

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,831
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cox Road over NS Railway in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,831 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,272 by 2045. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCox Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.2 FR 636 & 0.15 to 641
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.10374, -77.96188
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,831 (2022)
Projected traffic4,272 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cox Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Road over NS Railway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cox Road over NS Railway carry?

About 3,831 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cox Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.