US Bridges

Rockford School RD over NS Railroad

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.02-RT. 29 / 0.51-RT.634 · Structure no. 000000000013595

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,023
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockford School RD over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockford School RD over NS Railroad in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,023 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,141 by 2045. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRockford School RD
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.02-RT. 29 / 0.51-RT.634
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98444, -79.35426
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2022)
Projected traffic1,141 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockford School RD over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockford School RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rockford School RD over NS Railroad carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rockford School RD over NS Railroad?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rockford School RD over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.