US Bridges

R & L Smith Drive over NS Railroad

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.02-RT 744 / 0.22-RT 745 · Structure no. 000000000013774

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,024
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R & L Smith Drive over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R & L Smith Drive 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 3,024 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,372 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesR & L Smith Drive
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.02-RT 744 / 0.22-RT 745
RouteCounty Highway 863
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71677, -79.39469
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,024 (2022)
Projected traffic3,372 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 R & L Smith Drive over NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is R & L Smith Drive 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 R & L Smith Drive over NS Railroad carry?

About 3,024 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is R & L Smith Drive over NS Railroad?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns R & L Smith Drive over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.