US Bridges

Sheva Road over Trib. Banister River

FairPosted for load

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.12 to 663 - 0.95 to 692 · Structure no. 000000000013581

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
335
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheva Road over Trib. Banister River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheva Road over Trib. Banister River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSheva Road
CrossesTrib. Banister River
Location0.12 to 663 - 0.95 to 692
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83628, -79.31219
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2021)
Projected traffic375 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$431 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheva Road over Trib. Banister River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheva Road over Trib. Banister River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sheva Road over Trib. Banister River carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sheva Road over Trib. Banister River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Sheva Road over Trib. Banister River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.