US Bridges

Rocksprings Road over NS Rwy (abandoned)

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.80-RT 968/1.00-RT 1016 · Structure no. 000000000013651

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocksprings Road over NS Rwy (abandoned) is a concrete tee beam carrying Rocksprings Road over NS Rwy (abandoned) in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 296 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRocksprings Road
CrossesNS Rwy (abandoned)
Location0.80-RT 968/1.00-RT 1016
RouteCounty Highway 713
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61511, -79.23584
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Rocksprings Road over NS Rwy (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocksprings Road over NS Rwy (abandoned) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rocksprings Road over NS Rwy (abandoned) carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rocksprings Road over NS Rwy (abandoned)?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rocksprings Road over NS Rwy (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.