US Bridges

Kentuck Road over NS Railroad

Poor

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.05-RT.730/0.20-BRIGHT R · Structure no. 000000000013669

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,513
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentuck Road over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kentuck Road over NS Railroad in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,513 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,460 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKentuck Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.05-RT.730/0.20-BRIGHT R
RouteCounty Highway 729
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60143, -79.33657
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,513 (2022)
Projected traffic8,460 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$841 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kentuck Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kentuck Road over NS Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Kentuck Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 6,513 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kentuck Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kentuck Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.