US Bridges

Farmville Road over NS Railroad

Poor

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.10-RT.671 / 0.71-CHARCO · Structure no. 000000000013877

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
355 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,041
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmville Road over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farmville Road over NS Railroad in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,041 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,506 by 2045. The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmville Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.10-RT.671 / 0.71-CHARCO
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09591, -78.47352
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length355 ft (108.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,041 (2022)
Projected traffic4,506 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$296 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmville Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmville 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farmville Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 4,041 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Farmville Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Farmville Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.