US Bridges

Livestock Road over NS Railroad

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.24-RT1031/0.5-RT695 · Structure no. 000000000013663

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,052
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Livestock Road over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Livestock Road over NS Railroad 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 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 1,052 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,173 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLivestock Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.24-RT1031/0.5-RT695
RouteCounty Highway 721
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67001, -79.37012
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,052 (2022)
Projected traffic1,173 by 2042
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 Livestock Road over NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is Livestock 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Livestock Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 1,052 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Livestock Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Livestock Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.