US Bridges

Pat Henry HWY Ebl over NS Railway

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 1.20-RT 628 / 0.13-RT 630 · Structure no. 000000000013896

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pat Henry HWY Ebl over NS Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying Pat Henry HWY Ebl over NS Railway in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 2,380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,476 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPat Henry HWY Ebl
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.20-RT 628 / 0.13-RT 630
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1071, -78.3558
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,380 (2022)
Projected traffic3,476 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$120.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pat Henry HWY Ebl over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pat Henry HWY Ebl over NS Railway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pat Henry HWY Ebl over NS Railway carry?

About 2,380 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pat Henry HWY Ebl over NS Railway?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pat Henry HWY Ebl over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.