US Bridges

Shula Road over NS Railroad

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.05-RT.29/ 0.04-RT. 641 · Structure no. 000000000013574

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shula Road over NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shula Road over NS Railroad in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 52 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 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 615 vehicles a day, projected to reach 686 by 2045. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesShula Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.05-RT.29/ 0.04-RT. 641
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06444, -79.34171
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2022)
Projected traffic686 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Shula Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Shula Road over NS Railroad 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Shula Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shula Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shula Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.