US Bridges

Horseshoe Road over Trayner Branch

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.06 to 874 - 1.14 to 621 · Structure no. 000000000028843

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Road over Trayner Branch is a concrete frame carrying Horseshoe Road over Trayner Branch in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 344 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHorseshoe Road
CrossesTrayner Branch
Location1.06 to 874 - 1.14 to 621
RouteCounty Highway 875
Coordinates36.58892, -79.57261
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic344 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horseshoe Road over Trayner Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseshoe Road over Trayner Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Road over Trayner Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Horseshoe Road over Trayner Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Road over Trayner Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.